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R215 DGX

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 DGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,579 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 114,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play l/h top outer suspension joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 24 Sep 2015
Pass 1 Oct 2014

offside front upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,562 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,602 miles

undertray fitted. †unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 78,591 miles

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

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

undertray fitted. †unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,150 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit.

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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R215 DGX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R215 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 R215 DGX registered?

R215 DGX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R215 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 DGX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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