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R269 VYD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,000 mi
Last recorded236,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 VYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 236,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 215,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 206,038 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 206,036 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 193,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 183,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 176,320 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2007 164,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 148,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 133,119 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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R269 VYD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R269 VYD, 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 R269 VYD registered?

R269 VYD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R269 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 VYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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