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R262 AEC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,191 mi
Last recorded107,191 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 AEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 107,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES

CORROSION UNDER PAINT ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

PARTS LOOSE INSIDE CAT CONVERTER.

RUBBER GAITER SPLIT ON O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN ON O/S.

SOME DETERIORATION OF O/S FRONT,TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Pass 4 May 2010 98,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 84,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,816 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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R262 AEC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R262 AEC, 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 R262 AEC registered?

R262 AEC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R262 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 AEC 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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