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L15 LJO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2009 103,685 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 103,685 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 99,003 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 19 May 2008 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 31 May 2007 96,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 94,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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L15 LJO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L15 LJO, 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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What year was L15 LJO registered?

L15 LJO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is L15 LJO safe to buy?

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