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R399 KKX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,270 mi
Last recorded219,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 KKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 219,270 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 219,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 212,482 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Rear rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Jan 2016 212,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Rear rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 201,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 201,348 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 195,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 194,993 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 187,731 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 187,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 181,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 172,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 166,830 miles

front brake disc's showing sign's of light corrosion

rear brake disc's showing sign's of light corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2008 161,360 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn

front brake disks are worn and corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2008 161,360 miles

both rear tyres are worn

front brake disks are worn and corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 157,868 miles

slight play in offside front front lower arm

Pass 29 Nov 2006 148,623 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 148,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

rear pads getting low

both front tyres approaching the legal limit †

Pass 2 Nov 2005 136,567 miles

Oofside trackrod end boot split

Fail 2 Nov 2005 136,567 miles

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

Oofside trackrod end boot split

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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R399 KKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver 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 R399 KKX, 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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R399 KKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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