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R113 RFC

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,790 mi
Last recorded131,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 RFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 131,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 105,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,141 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)

main beam flash not working

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,511 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 63,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,424 miles

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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R113 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R113 RFC, 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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R113 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R113 RFC safe to buy?

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