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XAZ 4020

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 4020
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 143,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise on catalytic

Pass 14 Jul 2012 143,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise on catalytic

Pass 17 May 2011 139,471 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 16 May 2011 139,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 working (1.1.A.3b)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 Apr 2010 134,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 134,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

p.a.s lower pipes damp

Pass 26 Feb 2009 126,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 122,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 117,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 113,013 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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XAZ 4020 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAZ 4020, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAZ 4020 registered?

XAZ 4020 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is XAZ 4020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 4020 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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