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P897 SBH

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 SBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,654 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,718 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted.

four wheel trims fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted.

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,748 miles

engine under tray fitted at the time of the test.

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine under tray fitted at the time of the test.

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,596 miles

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

engine under tray fitted at the time of the test.

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,596 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine under tray fitted at the time of the test.

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,281 miles

front under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P897 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P897 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 P897 SBH registered?

P897 SBH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P897 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 SBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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