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R147 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,177 miles

discs are rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2009 78,176 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,077 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,234 miles

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

knocking noise on nearside front of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

knocking noise on nearside front of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 41,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front ttyre spitting on sidewall

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 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R147 RBW, 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 RBW registered?

R147 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R147 RBW safe to buy?

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