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N555 AFE

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,552 mi
Last recorded156,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 156,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 156,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 144,765 miles

rear discs worn

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 144,765 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,949 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,745 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 111,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 195,340 miles

air bag light on / n/s/r seat belt mounting rear

Fail 7 Mar 2008 195,340 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on / n/s/r seat belt mounting rear

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 93,125 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 167,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 167,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N555 AFE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N555 AFE, 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 N555 AFE registered?

N555 AFE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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