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R286 SOK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,876 mi
Last recorded201,876 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 SOK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 201,876 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 201,876 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 192,394 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 192,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2007 180,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 180,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 169,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 169,249 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R286 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R286 SOK, 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 R286 SOK registered?

R286 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R286 SOK safe to buy?

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