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L40 MJT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MJT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,686 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 92,615 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 92,603 miles

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

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

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

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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L40 MJT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L40 MJT, 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 L40 MJT registered?

L40 MJT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is L40 MJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 MJT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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