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M14 ATS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,336 mi
Last recorded110,336 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 ATS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 110,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,142 miles

Air bag fault indicator light on.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 105,821 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 105,817 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

airbag light on

brake fluid looks dirty

front wipers split

service due (dash display)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

airbag light on

slight binding of nearside front brake

Fail 1 Jun 2010 103,685 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

slight binding of nearside front brake

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,847 miles

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 101,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 101,305 miles

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

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL

Pass 5 Jun 2007 100,101 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 96,586 miles

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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M14 ATS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M14 ATS, 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 M14 ATS registered?

M14 ATS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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