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R201 DGX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 139,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,422 miles

Front bumper insecure

engine noisy

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 129,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,008 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 123,985 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r lens slight damaged

n/s/r nail in tyre 205/55/16

o/s/f sqeeking from coil spring area need investiagting more

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 121,680 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 108,746 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation at constant pressure.

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrels started to corrode.

nearside and offside wiper blades split at end.

nearside rear brake pad getting low.

offside door gaurd adrift( temp repair}

Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,777 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 104,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 95,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 95,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 83,535 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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R201 DGX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R201 DGX, 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 R201 DGX registered?

R201 DGX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R201 DGX safe to buy?

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