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K12 ABR

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,130 mi
Last recorded178,130 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 ABR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 178,130 miles

front brake discs not braking fully on braking surface

Fail 25 Nov 2016 178,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.63 (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs not braking fully on braking surface

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,618 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 168,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 159,514 miles

o/s front indictor going white

Fail 26 Nov 2014 159,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

o/s front indictor going white

Pass 1 Nov 2013 150,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 148,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 145,535 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 142,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight movement n/s headlamp unit

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 122,382 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 122,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 115,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 115,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,684 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 108,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K12 ABR is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K12 ABR, 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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K12 ABR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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