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R187 YOO

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 YOO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 159,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 158,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2012 158,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 147,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

all 4 tyres scrubbing edges

oli level on min

rea reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Feb 2010 143,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

all 4 tyres scrubbing edges

oli level on min

rea reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,738 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 137,735 miles

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

rear no plate srarting to discolor

Fail 31 Aug 2007 133,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear no plate staeting to discolour

Pass 31 Aug 2007 133,027 miles

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear no plate staeting to discolour

Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,194 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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R187 YOO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R187 YOO, 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 R187 YOO registered?

R187 YOO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R187 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 YOO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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