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B14 NDG

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,074 mi
Last recorded191,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 191,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 181,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 181,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 173,586 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 173,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 147,801 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 147,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 136,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 125,927 miles

Different style of anti-roll bar linkages fitted on front suspension

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are cut and damaged on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 125,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,920 miles

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

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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B14 NDG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B14 NDG, 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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B14 NDG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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