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P588 XUS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,876 mi
Last recorded183,876 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 XUS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 183,876 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 180,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 179,471 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 174,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 166,427 miles

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

ignition switch sticky

minor bodywork corrosion

nearside front seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 160,237 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 149,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 126,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 113,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 113,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,437 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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P588 XUS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XUS, 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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P588 XUS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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