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R105 ULT

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,317 mi
Last recorded215,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 ULT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 215,317 miles

Battery is insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2012 215,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery is insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 214,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 214,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 211,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 199,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 188,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 181,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ULT 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 R105 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

R105 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R105 ULT safe to buy?

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