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P387 XUG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,740 mi
Last recorded208,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 XUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 208,740 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 208,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 192,441 miles

Front discs worn

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in offside trackrod end

Rear discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 192,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's worn

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in the offside trackrod end

Rear brake disc's worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 175,489 miles

Both front antiroll bar links have slight play

Front brake disc's very worn

Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 Jun 2013 175,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front antiroll bar links have slight play

Front brake disc's very worn

Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn close to the limit and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2012 156,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in the nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jun 2012 156,863 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2011 138,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 126,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 114,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 107,454 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P387 XUG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P387 XUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P387 XUG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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