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R153 ULO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,437 mi
Last recorded203,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 ULO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 203,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 192,725 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 192,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 176,814 miles

Damage to front of vehicle, and held by tape

Nearside rear light, and offside front indicator lenses cracked

Slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jul 2010 176,814 miles

Damage to front of vehicle, and held by tape

Nearside rear light, and offside front indicator lenses cracked

Slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 165,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Slight lift in nearside front, front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 17 Jul 2009 165,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Slight lift in nearside front, front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2008 157,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 149,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 138,713 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 138,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front 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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R153 ULO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R153 ULO, 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 R153 ULO registered?

R153 ULO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R153 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 ULO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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