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R130 TKM

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,196 mi
Last recorded301,196 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 TKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 301,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 290,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 274,150 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 274,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nesrside front/rear top arm outer bush slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 260,027 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 259,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

1 bulb in hi-level brake lamp inoperative

a.b.s. warning lamp on

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

both rear wishbone inner rear bushes worn

slight wear in nearside anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Oct 2007 241,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 227,123 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 227,004 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R130 TKM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R130 TKM, 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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R130 TKM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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