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R112 UBW

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,341 miles

Both rear and nsf tyres close to legal

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,603 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 85,484 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,484 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 81,021 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 81,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R112 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R112 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 R112 UBW registered?

R112 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R112 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 UBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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