MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough but not considered excessive
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
air bag lamp on
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in near side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
slight play in near side rear wheel bearing
both front tyres bald on edges/nearside front tyre very close to legal limit
front brake inbalance
front indicator bulbs faded
notes/child seats in rear/upper and lower tray covers fitted
offside front brake hose heavily perished**
rear brake discs corrodeing
slight signs of oil by power steering pipe from resevoir
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Brake pipes behind covers unable to fully check
Covers fitted to inner wings and bottom engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear shock absorbers dust covers split
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
under tray to front of car
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L17 ACM 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 64.7%.
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 L17 ACM, 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 L17 ACM registered?
L17 ACM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.
Is L17 ACM safe to buy?
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