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A3 EDJ

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,307 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,307 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,378 miles

all four disks corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2019 88,378 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all four disks corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,854 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,854 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,900 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,664 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,664 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,836 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,494 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,067 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,995 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,852 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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A3 EDJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A3 EDJ, 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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A3 EDJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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