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R181 WKE

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 WKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 131,461 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 131,413 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 125,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 125,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

damage to o/s windscreen air bag light on

o/s front track rod end rubber split

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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R181 WKE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R181 WKE, 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 R181 WKE registered?

R181 WKE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R181 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 WKE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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