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N4 HJL

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,933 mi
Last recorded147,933 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 HJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 147,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 135,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wheels run very close to suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,899 miles

both rear shoch absorbers have slight loss of oil and misting on shock body

nearside front tyre perishing and has minor damage to sidewalls

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear brake pads worn lower than nearside

Fail 30 Jul 2009 122,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shoch absorbers have slight loss of oil and misting on shock body

front brake discs wearing

front pads wearing low

nearside front tyre perishing and has minor damage to sidewalls

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear brake pads worn lower than nearside

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 102,736 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 161,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic cover on centre rear seatbelt broken

Pass 6 Feb 2006 143,470 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 143,476 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N4 HJL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N4 HJL, 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 N4 HJL registered?

N4 HJL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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