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R170 FUG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,731 mi
Last recorded150,731 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 FUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 150,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 145,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 136,292 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 136,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 135,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 135,146 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 129,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 115,267 miles

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

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

boot struts defective

temp repair to o/s/f indicator lense

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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R170 FUG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 R170 FUG, 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 R170 FUG registered?

R170 FUG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R170 FUG safe to buy?

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