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R240 FFL

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 FFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 139,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,688 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2010 127,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,847 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 119,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,559 miles

Oil leak

front number plate craked

Fail 18 Jan 2008 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate craked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 106,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 97,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,687 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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R240 FFL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R240 FFL, 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 R240 FFL registered?

R240 FFL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R240 FFL safe to buy?

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