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R27 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,479 mi
Last recorded119,479 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 119,479 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 119,471 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Slight play in O.S Track rod end

Slight play in both rear hub bearings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,853 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish,rear brake pads getting low

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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R27 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R27 RBW, 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 R27 RBW registered?

R27 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R27 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 RBW shows 4 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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