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A14 JTL

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,387 mi
Last recorded286,387 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 286,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

crack in lower screen out of view

ignition switch worn

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2012 282,252 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2012 282,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2009
Pass 9 Sep 2008 141,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 221,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm over center three quarters

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 199,566 miles

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

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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A14 JTL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 JTL, 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 A14 JTL registered?

A14 JTL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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