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P391 UBH

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 UBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,048 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP.

BOOT DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE BROKEN OFF BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

SOME CORROSION ON BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER.

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE,AUTO BOX AND POWERSTEERING.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,069 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE BROKEN OFF.

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT.

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BREAKING UP.

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SEEPING OIL.

OIL STAINS ON POWERSTEERING.

SOME CORROSION ON BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SOME CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE.

SOME OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND AUTO BOX.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 126,382 miles

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

SPLIT ON OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 121,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 120,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,358 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 113,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,453 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 105,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 102,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 102,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front headlamp glass/lens cracked but does not affect beam image

rear(both sides)brake discs worn/ptted

Pass 26 May 2010 99,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 99,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 96,175 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 91,612 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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P391 UBH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P391 UBH, 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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What year was P391 UBH registered?

P391 UBH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P391 UBH safe to buy?

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