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R233 PRM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,085 mi
Last recorded199,085 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 PRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 199,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s windscreen cracked (not within swept area)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 199,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s windscreen cracked (not within swept area)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 175,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 153,839 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 153,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 127,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 104,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 103,747 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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R233 PRM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R233 PRM, 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 R233 PRM registered?

R233 PRM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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