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R147 FBR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 FBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 58,248 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2015 57,303 miles

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

exhaust front flexy showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,261 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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R147 FBR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R147 FBR, 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 R147 FBR registered?

R147 FBR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R147 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 FBR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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