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R180 RNN

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 RNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,934 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside rear caliper piston boot damaged, not covering piston.

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

Offside front brake has some bind

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,437 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusting

surface rusting to underbody areas

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,493 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,975 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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R180 RNN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R180 RNN, 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 R180 RNN registered?

R180 RNN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R180 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 RNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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