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P480 CSB

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,296 mi
Last recorded146,296 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 CSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 146,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 146,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 145,595 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (recommend changing soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 145,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (recommend changing soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded out side prescribed areas

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded out side prescribed areas

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 130,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 126,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 124,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 May 2012 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 122,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 122,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 120,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2009 116,628 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 116,627 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 112,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 112,831 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007 109,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 109,165 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 104,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 10,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P480 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P480 CSB, 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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P480 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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