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R195 SND

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 SND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011
Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,345 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyre n/s/r wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,020 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,081 miles

Nearside track rod end rubber cover split

Offside front indicator cover broken

Pass 17 Feb 2006 84,422 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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R195 SND is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc 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 R195 SND, 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 R195 SND registered?

R195 SND is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R195 SND safe to buy?

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