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R180 TEP

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 TEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,322 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 26 Jan 2016 87,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,907 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,746 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 63,144 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,597 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 60,597 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 TEP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEP, 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 TEP registered?

R180 TEP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R180 TEP safe to buy?

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