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R193 XAR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 105,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 74,829 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,894 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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R193 XAR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R193 XAR, 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 R193 XAR registered?

R193 XAR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R193 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 XAR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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