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R206 ULR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 ULR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 101,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,075 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2011 84,406 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 84,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,025 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,017 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,379 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 71,379 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake hoses perished

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Scuttle drain blocked

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

O/S/F tyre worn very close to limits

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Scuttle drain blocked

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,476 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 59,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,917 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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R206 ULR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R206 ULR, 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 R206 ULR registered?

R206 ULR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R206 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 ULR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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