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P392 RVS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 RVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,292 miles

Both front brake discs have slight lip to inner edges.

Both front tyres down to wear indicators. N/S/F only just legal. Change asap.

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Clutch release bearing noisy.

Oil leak.

Slight side to side play in steering column top bush inside car.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 114,292 miles

Both front brake discs have slight lip to inner edges.

Both front tyres down to wear indicators. N/S/F only just legal. Change asap.

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Clutch release bearing noisy.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak.

Slight side to side play in steering column top bush inside car.

Fail 2 May 2008 110,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front seat insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 110,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front seat insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 103,066 miles

O/S headlamp aim low .O/S front brake hose is wet but does not appear to be brake fluid Steering fluid is aerated ,check level after standing .

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,221 miles

Corrosion on both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Plastic covers fitted under front inspection limited

Play in both rear wheel bearings borderline

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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P392 RVS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P392 RVS, 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 P392 RVS registered?

P392 RVS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P392 RVS safe to buy?

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