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SBZ 4382

1997 Audi A4

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 4382
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,757 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in grease not damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 132,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle supporting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle supporting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 132,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle supporting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle supporting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,705 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre perished outer wall and nsr perished between tread

Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,703 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre perished outer wall and nsr perished between tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,613 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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SBZ 4382 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SBZ 4382, 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 SBZ 4382 registered?

SBZ 4382 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is SBZ 4382 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 4382 shows 6 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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