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R166 RFC

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 RFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,881 miles

engine hasslight oil leak

n/s/r hub has slight play .

Fail 27 Mar 2010 83,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine hasslight oil leak

n/s/r hub has slight play .

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,657 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,759 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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R166 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R166 RFC, 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 R166 RFC registered?

R166 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R166 RFC safe to buy?

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