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P938 UWT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,127 mi
Last recorded226,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 UWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 226,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 221,071 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 221,050 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 207,477 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 207,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 194,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 194,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 167,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2008 167,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 155,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 139,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 139,409 miles

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

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

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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P938 UWT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P938 UWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P938 UWT registered?

P938 UWT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P938 UWT safe to buy?

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