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R218 CFB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,837 mi
Last recorded137,837 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 CFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,579 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 135,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,373 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,725 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 121,675 miles

advise rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 121,675 miles

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

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

advise rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 115,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 113,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 103,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 97,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 97,326 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R218 CFB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R218 CFB, 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 R218 CFB registered?

R218 CFB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R218 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 CFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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