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NIL 7553

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,963 mi
Last recorded212,963 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7553
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 212,963 miles

Brake fluid level low †Front indicators faded †Windscreen scratched †Front and rear brake discs are corroded pitted worn and lipped †Near side rear shock absorber damp †Near side rear tyre stepped on inner tread †Front brake pads are worn low

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

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 212,963 miles

Brake fluid level low †Front indicators faded †Windscreen scratched †Front and rear brake discs are corroded pitted worn and lipped †Near side rear shock absorber damp †Near side rear tyre stepped on inner tread †Front brake pads are worn low

Fail 10 May 2006 185,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering joints very noisy †Slight corrosion and pitting to all four brake discs †Front flexi brake hoses crackin †Wipers worn †Various oil leaks †

Pass 10 May 2006 185,603 miles

Steering joints very noisy †Slight corrosion and pitting to all four brake discs †Front flexi brake hoses crackin †Wipers worn †Various oil leaks †

Pass 11 Apr 2005 170,859 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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NIL 7553 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NIL 7553, 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 NIL 7553 registered?

NIL 7553 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is NIL 7553 safe to buy?

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