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R151 TWG

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,188 mi
Last recorded203,188 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 TWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 203,188 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 203,188 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 185,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 disc worn/rusty

used parts fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 185,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 disc worn/rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2009 169,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 169,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST/WATER SEALS SPLIT

Pass 10 Dec 2008 159,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 159,305 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, 195/65/15 91H

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY CAUSING INTERMITANT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 152,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 149,413 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 149,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Faulty ignition switch

Pass 28 Dec 2005 145,741 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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R151 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 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 R151 TWG registered?

R151 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R151 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 TWG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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