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TXI 3135

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXI 3135
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 141,789 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 141,789 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 136,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 133,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,130 miles

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

slight noise nearside front hub area

Fail 16 Dec 2009 122,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 122,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 115,821 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 115,821 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 101,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 101,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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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TXI 3135 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXI 3135, 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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TXI 3135 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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