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A4 COF

1997 Dax Cobra

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,494 mi
Last recorded13,494 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Dax Cobra9,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 COF
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 13,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 13,493 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 12,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 12,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,322 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 12,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 11,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 11,338 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 5,770 miles

How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?

Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
brake binding 30
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
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A4 COF is a 1997 Dax Cobra in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,239 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 Dax Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 COF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dax Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 29 years old, this Dax Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 COF registered?

A4 COF is a 1997 Dax Cobra, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is A4 COF safe to buy?

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