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J10 KAT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,512 mi
Last recorded201,512 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 KAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 201,512 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Rear driveshaft worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 191,254 miles

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 183,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 183,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 177,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 177,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 169,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 163,467 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 155,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise condition of front and rear bumpers

advise condition of rear suspension bushs

advise front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2012 155,895 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

advise condition of front and rear bumpers

advise condition of rear suspension bushs

advise front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 145,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges[raised shoulders]

advise n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Jun 2011 145,955 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges[raised shoulders]

advise n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 136,063 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

ns inner cv boot split

rear brake discs worn osr pitted

slight movement os/ns track rod ends bonding

weak pattern os headlight

Fail 7 Jun 2010 136,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn os pitted

ns inner cv boot split

rear brake discs worn osr pitted

slight movement os/ns track rod ends bonding

weak pattern os headlight

Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 106,612 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edge and are close to legal limit advise tracking

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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J10 KAT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J10 KAT, 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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J10 KAT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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