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P24 SBJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,198 mi
Last recorded212,198 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 SBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 212,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 212,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 206,761 miles

hand brake high

main beam works but dosnt flash

varuois front suspension bushes deterioated

Fail 14 Aug 2008 206,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 206,761 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

main beam works but dosnt flash

varuois front suspension bushes deterioated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 203,536 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 198,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 193,648 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre n/s rear antiroll bar link arm bush slightly worn

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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P24 SBJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P24 SBJ, 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 P24 SBJ registered?

P24 SBJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P24 SBJ safe to buy?

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