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R136 VLW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,733 mi
Last recorded109,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,733 miles

o/s cv boot pin holed o/s/f upper suspension arm bush poor and slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s cv boot pin holed o/s/f upper suspension arm bush poor and slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,250 miles

noise from off side rear suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from off side rear suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,246 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsr shocker damp

Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nsr shocker damp

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,084 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wal cut screen chipped front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,941 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wal cut screen chipped front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,579 miles

front pads on limit front discs lipped

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,991 miles

Oil leak

Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,319 miles

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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R136 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R136 VLW, 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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R136 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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