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R164 SND

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,207 mi
Last recorded74,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 SND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,207 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 74,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,289 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear bexhaust shield inscure

Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 67,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 153,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 152,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 142,783 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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R164 SND is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R164 SND, 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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R164 SND is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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