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R15 MSS

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 117,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,238 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 116,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 115,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,774 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 95,772 miles

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

nail offside rear tyre

rear brake pipe furells on flexi pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,563 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,562 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,586 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,950 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,487 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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R15 MSS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R15 MSS, 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 R15 MSS registered?

R15 MSS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R15 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 MSS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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