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R282 CFB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,784 mi
Last recorded167,784 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 CFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 167,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 166,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 166,002 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 166,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 163,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 163,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 162,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 161,001 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 156,368 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 147,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 139,094 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,018 miles

offside & nearside rear brake hose ferrals starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 131,157 miles

offside front tyre only just legal at time of test.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 127,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 127,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet not closing correctly

front flexi brake hoses perishing

oil leak

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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R282 CFB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R282 CFB, 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

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What year was R282 CFB registered?

R282 CFB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R282 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 CFB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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