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R204 PRM

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,930 mi
Last recorded164,930 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 PRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 164,930 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 164,925 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 156,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 148,192 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 148,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 140,531 miles

Nearside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2006 140,531 miles

Nearside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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R204 PRM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R204 PRM, 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 R204 PRM registered?

R204 PRM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R204 PRM safe to buy?

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