MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake travel, oil leak, coolant leak, rear flexy ferrules corroded, front and rear coil springs corroded
head lamps deteriorated and poor image n/s at limit
rear brake discs deteriorated, n/s front bottom ball joint play and rust stain, power steering fluid on min,
Front Exhaust flexi is deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure Loose bolt (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket excessively corroded (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust flexi is deteriorated
Gearbox bellhousing bolt is loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f wing dent
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f wing dent
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N444 CAP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N444 CAP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N444 CAP?
You can check the full history of N444 CAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N444 CAP registered?
N444 CAP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is N444 CAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N444 CAP shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N444 CAP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N444 CAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.