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R249 TDV

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,596 mi
Last recorded211,596 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 TDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 211,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 205,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 205,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 195,897 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 195,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 TDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R249 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

R249 TDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R249 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 TDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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