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R270 KAD

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 KAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,051 miles

both front flexi brake hoses

Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear reg plate fading

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,167 miles

rear reg plate fading

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 84,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,894 miles

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

wear in front discs

Pass 15 May 2009 77,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,747 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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R270 KAD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R270 KAD, 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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R270 KAD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R270 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 KAD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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