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R137 OEB

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,416 mi
Last recorded171,416 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 OEB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 171,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 169,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 164,079 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and pffside rear tyres worn

offside front upper ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2013 158,045 miles

both outer cv gaiters split

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2012 152,608 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 144,463 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front bumper loose

front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper loose

front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 21 Oct 2009 135,741 miles

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Oct 2009 135,741 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 119,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R137 OEB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R137 OEB, 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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R137 OEB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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