CarVerify

Free Car Check

R274 VRJ

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 VRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,323 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play track rod end

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,978 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,327 miles

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,269 miles

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

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrules slightly corroded

frint exhaust flexi deteriorated

front no plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre feathering off on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,969 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 49,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R274 VRJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R274 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R274 VRJ?

You can check the full history of R274 VRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R274 VRJ registered?

R274 VRJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R274 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 VRJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R274 VRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R274 VRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.