MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,172 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake discs corroded on edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
brake discs corroded on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
very very strong advise front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
advise slight play o/s rear wheel bearings
very strong advise o/s front tyre very close to legal limits of 1.6mm replace as soon as possible
very very strong advise front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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YIL 1481 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YIL 1481, 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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What year was YIL 1481 registered?
YIL 1481 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is YIL 1481 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YIL 1481 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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