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R240 YOS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 YOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 118,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,329 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 93,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,114 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

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 YOS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R240 YOS, 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 YOS registered?

R240 YOS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R240 YOS safe to buy?

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