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R214 YCL

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,603 mi
Last recorded166,603 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 YCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2009 166,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 163,151 miles

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

offside front & nearside front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 157,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 147,683 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all four tyre worn close to wear bars

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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R214 YCL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R214 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R214 YCL registered?

R214 YCL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R214 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 YCL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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