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R254 ABK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,676 mi
Last recorded172,676 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 172,676 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre inner edge low

Fail 26 Apr 2011 172,422 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre inner edge low

Pass 5 May 2010 159,182 miles

OSF wiper split at ends

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

Fail 5 May 2010 159,182 miles

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

OSF wiper split at ends

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

Pass 6 May 2009 145,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 132,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2008 132,358 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,272 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 124,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 118,037 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

power steering noise

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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R254 ABK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R254 ABK, 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 R254 ABK registered?

R254 ABK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R254 ABK safe to buy?

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