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R151 BLE

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 BLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 143,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint boots split

both rear shock absorber boots deteriated/missing

nearside front tyre tread wearing at outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 139,917 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 139,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

advise all four tyres getting low

advise both rear disc slight corrosion

advise front disc wear

Pass 10 Sep 2007 135,602 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 135,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 125,456 miles

Oil leak

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

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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R151 BLE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R151 BLE, 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 R151 BLE registered?

R151 BLE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R151 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 BLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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