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R271 NDD

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,336 mi
Last recorded195,336 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 NDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 195,336 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 184,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 184,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 172,992 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 172,992 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 161,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 160,918 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 151,822 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 140,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidance of corrosion a round battery tray

near/side/rear tyre wearing low

off/side/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 131,242 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak ( could contaminate brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,142 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 94,826 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R271 NDD, 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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R271 NDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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