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ALZ 3898

1997 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3898
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 160,059 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 160,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 160,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroision on inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Front outer cv boot cracking and perished

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 151,453 miles

NSR OSR discs corroded

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 151,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NSR OSR discs corroded

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 145,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 144,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

OSR tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 135,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2012 130,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 17 Feb 2011 127,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wiper blades split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 127,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 117,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 110,824 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 95,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,626 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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ALZ 3898 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALZ 3898, 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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ALZ 3898 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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