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A18 NKG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NKG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 98,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 88,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,125 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 77,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,552 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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A18 NKG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A18 NKG, 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 A18 NKG registered?

A18 NKG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A18 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NKG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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