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P856 CSB

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 CSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 160,554 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate deteriated

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2012 160,554 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate deteriated

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 May 2011 154,078 miles

battery loose

engine oil level low

front and rear brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing low

handbrake almost at end of working travel

offside front drive shaft boot cracked

sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

slight damp at both rear shock absorbers

slight fluctuation at front and rear brakes

slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 4 May 2011 154,078 miles

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

battery loose

engine oil level low

front and rear brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing low

handbrake almost at end of working travel

offside front drive shaft boot cracked

sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

slight damp at both rear shock absorbers

slight fluctuation at front and rear brakes

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 17 May 2010 143,474 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 143,474 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery loose

engine oil level low

slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 12 May 2009 128,804 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2008
Fail 2 May 2008 114,540 miles

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

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

near side front c link worn

Pass 22 May 2007 105,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,475 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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P856 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 P856 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 P856 CSB registered?

P856 CSB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P856 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 CSB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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