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R271 ADU

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,761 mi
Last recorded184,761 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ADU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2014 184,761 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 179,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 172,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 167,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 162,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 158,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 154,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 153,202 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 149,508 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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R271 ADU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R271 ADU, 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 R271 ADU registered?

R271 ADU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R271 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 ADU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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