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P892 SBH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 SBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,909 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode

front indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Mar 2010 102,907 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

small crack in front number plate

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode

front indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,921 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,921 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 83,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge

rear discs uneven & corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,666 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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P892 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P892 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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What year was P892 SBH registered?

P892 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P892 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P892 SBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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