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R173 CAU

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,204 mi
Last recorded106,204 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery loose

exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen chipped

rear fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,204 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint excessively worn both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery loose

exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen chipped

rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,233 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both front outer (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front indicators colour

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s headlamp lense faded

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate marked

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,182 miles

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

Nearside slight play in track rod end

exhaust corroded

front indicators colour

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s and o/s outer cv boot inner clips loose

o/s and n/s rear brake hose furrels corroded

o/s headlamp lense faded

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose at mounting

both front outer c v boot inner clip poorly secured

both front to rear brake pipes salting under plastic cover

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose at mounting

both front outer c v boot inner clip poorly secured

both front to rear brake pipes salting under plastic cover

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,809 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 92,293 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 92,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2011 85,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,069 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R173 CAU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R173 CAU, 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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R173 CAU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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