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R285 TWG

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 TWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 141,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 131,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 128,294 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 128,294 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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R285 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R285 TWG, 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 R285 TWG registered?

R285 TWG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R285 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 TWG 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.

Does R285 TWG have outstanding finance?

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