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P588 WAG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,343 mi
Last recorded120,343 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 WAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 120,343 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 114,451 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 114,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

nsf top ball joints small amount of play.exhaust centre box rusty.rear tyres outer wall cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2007 110,873 miles

hand brake has little travel /steering rack n/s front slightly damp at one side/rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2006 105,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P588 WAG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 P588 WAG, 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 P588 WAG registered?

P588 WAG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P588 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 WAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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