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T418 LKM

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp to Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off Side Rear Wheel Appears Tight When Rotated Manually

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 129,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 114,042 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 101,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,629 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T418 LKM is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T418 LKM, 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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T418 LKM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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