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R105 UBW

1997 Audi A4

Brown Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,572 miles

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

rear noumber plate slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Oct 2006 77,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R105 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Brown with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R105 UBW, 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 R105 UBW registered?

R105 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R105 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 UBW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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