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R235 UEY

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,965 mi
Last recorded105,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 UEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,303 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 93,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

o/s/r coil spring not central to strut

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

o/s/r coil spring not central to strut

Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,569 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,593 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R235 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R235 UEY, 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 R235 UEY registered?

R235 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R235 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 UEY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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