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R223 VHK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,508 mi
Last recorded126,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 VHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,508 miles

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

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

emissions on the highside borderline

Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside + nearside front brake discs in poor condition

some deterioration centre exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,264 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside headlight condensated and reflector deteriated

Nearside rear hub pinching !

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

Rear brake discs in VERY POOR condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs in very poor condition/corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs in very poor condition/corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 113,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

corrosion to front subframe

front inner brake discs worn & pitted

front wiperblades slightly smearing

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

n/s/r tyre close to limits

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear inner brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 108,109 miles

air freshner removed prior to mot

all discs worn

corrosion on exhaust

discolouring on front indicators

front number plate faded

slight binding on o/s/r

slight oil leaks

slight wear on n/s/r wheel bearing

staining on radiator

Pass 24 Jan 2009 97,385 miles

advanced discolouring on rear indicators

advanced oil leaks

advanced wear on all discs

advanced wear on front suspension bushes

age cracking on tyre walls

corrosion on exhaust system

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear shocker covers perishing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jan 2008 89,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front no. plate poor

nsf tyre age cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front no. plate poor

nsf tyre age cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 82,298 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

front no. plate poor

Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,199 miles

both front suspension top arm rubber bushes age cracking

condensation in n/s/f headlight

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front number plate cracked

rear flexable brake furrels corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2006 74,199 miles

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

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

both front suspension top arm rubber bushes age cracking

condensation in n/s/f headlight

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front number plate cracked

rear flexable brake furrels corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

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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R223 VHK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R223 VHK, 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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R223 VHK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R223 VHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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