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DDZ 1453

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,781 mi
Last recorded203,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 1453
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 203,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 203,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 198,930 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 198,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly nosiey

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly nosiey

Pass 17 Feb 2009 184,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 171,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 161,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 156,011 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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DDZ 1453 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDZ 1453, 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

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What year was DDZ 1453 registered?

DDZ 1453 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is DDZ 1453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDZ 1453 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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