MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all four tyres worn on inside edge and are close to legal limit advise tracking
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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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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