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P857 SBH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 SBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 100,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in between treads on all 3 other tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,797 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper loose

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear bumper damaged(fire)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 98,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear lamp unit fire damage

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear bumper damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,976 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Perish And Split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion On Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak From Both Steering Rack Boot Gaitors

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,976 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Perish And Split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion On Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak From Both Steering Rack Boot Gaitors

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering rack boot is damp

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,095 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,068 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4 tyres are perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,761 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are perished

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 69,925 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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P857 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P857 SBH, 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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P857 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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