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DAZ 2617

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

307,552 mi
Last recorded307,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 2617
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 307,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 303,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 299,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 292,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 287,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 279,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 279,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 273,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 259,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 246,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 234,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 220,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 220,331 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 205,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 191,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 175,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010
Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,523 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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DAZ 2617 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DAZ 2617, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAZ 2617?

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What year was DAZ 2617 registered?

DAZ 2617 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is DAZ 2617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 2617 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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