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P408 SUC

1997 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,836 mi
Last recorded61,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 SUC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 61,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,644 miles

both front tyres cracking.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 48,384 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,835 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 39,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,096 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 30,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,013 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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P408 SUC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P408 SUC, 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 P408 SUC registered?

P408 SUC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P408 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 SUC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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