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R158 UBW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,676 mi
Last recorded147,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,676 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 144,143 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 144,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,292 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 140,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 126,356 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 126,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 121,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 121,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 112,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 100,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking noise on front of vehicle.reqiures futher investigation.

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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R158 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R158 UBW, 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 R158 UBW registered?

R158 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R158 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 UBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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