MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P286 CRS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P286 CRS, 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 P286 CRS registered?
P286 CRS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1997.
Is P286 CRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P286 CRS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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