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R185 VHK

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,753 mi
Last recorded140,753 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 VHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 140,753 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,280 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 113,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,011 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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R185 VHK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R185 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R185 VHK?

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What year was R185 VHK registered?

R185 VHK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R185 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 VHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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