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P981 XGC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009
Fail 21 May 2009 193,273 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 May 2008 177,034 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition and perishing.

Front brake flexis showing age and perishing.

Nearside and offside front suspension arms showing age and wear.

Nearside front c/v gaitor damp.

Oil level low.

Slight play in rear hubs.

Undertray not fully secured.

Various covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 May 2007 163,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing low in centre of treads n/s/r tyre lowest monitor wear

front and rear number plates aged and slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2007 163,137 miles

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

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

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing low in centre of treads n/s/r tyre lowest monitor wear

front and rear number plates aged and slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2006 145,089 miles

both number plates are showing age

both rear shock absorber gaiters are split

exhaust showing age in places

slight play in both rear hubs

suspension bushes are showing age

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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P981 XGC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P981 XGC, 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 P981 XGC registered?

P981 XGC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P981 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 XGC 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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