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R599 NNP

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,630 mi
Last recorded136,630 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 NNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 128,669 miles

slight damage n/s mirror

Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight damage n/s mirror

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 126,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,766 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,359 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013
Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,778 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,877 miles

nearside front door trim not fully secured

some deterioration to front and rear brake discs

unable to fully inspect under bonnet as shields fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,280 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 50,147 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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R599 NNP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R599 NNP, 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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R599 NNP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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