1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · P388 CWN
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 42,311 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/06/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
P388 CWN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2015
- 42,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P388 CWN Mileage History
- 22/06/200535,503 mi
- 15/07/200637,018 mi+1,515 mi
- 01/08/200738,525 mi+1,507 mi
- 30/07/200838,988 mi+463 mi
- 01/08/200838,989 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/200939,454 mi+465 mi
- 29/07/201039,906 mi+452 mi
- 28/07/201140,367 mi+461 mi
- 25/07/201240,764 mi+397 mi
- 01/08/201341,082 mi+318 mi
- 31/07/201441,648 mi+566 mi
- 31/07/201542,311 mi+663 mi
Average of roughly 674 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P388 CWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (P388 CWN) between June 2005 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”.
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