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YBZ 7400

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,454 mi
Last recorded153,454 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 7400
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,454 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 153,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 143,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 132,131 miles

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

REAR DISCS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 120,957 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2007 119,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 118,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front brake discs look poor

Nearside rear shock absorber has indications of fluid leak

Offside rear tyre poor condition

Oil leak

Possible fuel leak injector areas

Rear brake discs look poor

Pass 11 Sep 2006 113,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 113,293 miles

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

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

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

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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YBZ 7400 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YBZ 7400, 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 YBZ 7400 registered?

YBZ 7400 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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