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P522 CSB

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 CSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2008 132,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear tryre wearing low near side top ball joint wearing off side wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2008 132,380 miles

near side rear tryre wearing low near side top ball joint wearing off side wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2007 128,318 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 127,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust emission to be rechecked after repair carried out

Pass 24 Feb 2006 118,143 miles

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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P522 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P522 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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What year was P522 CSB registered?

P522 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P522 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 CSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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