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R249 SOK

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,009 mi
Last recorded164,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 SOK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 164,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs worn and pitted close to limit

nearsisde front suspension arm lower outer ball joint worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 164,009 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs worn and pitted close to limit

nearsisde front suspension arm lower outer ball joint worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 161,899 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes starting to wear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2007 153,834 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front flex hose deteriorating

offside rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 19 Oct 2006 145,635 miles

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

offfside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2005 138,114 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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R249 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R249 SOK, 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 R249 SOK registered?

R249 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R249 SOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 SOK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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