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R139 TWG

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 TWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 172,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 164,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 164,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 158,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 149,142 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 149,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 142,130 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 142,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R139 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R139 TWG, 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 R139 TWG registered?

R139 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R139 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 TWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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