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P590 XCG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 147,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 141,782 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 134,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 129,365 miles

Rear Registration Plate has deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 124,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,049 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 123,049 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

All brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside outer cv boot perished

Pass 30 Jun 2005 111,335 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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P590 XCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P590 XCG, 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 P590 XCG registered?

P590 XCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P590 XCG safe to buy?

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