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R286 UKK

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,612 mi
Last recorded130,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 UKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 130,612 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

slight exhaust blow from front fexi joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 May 2011 107,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 100,838 miles

PAS fluid level low

both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

n/s door mirror broken

o/s wiper blade split

plastic undertrays fitted

slight gearbox oil leaks

slight play in top steering column bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2010 100,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

PAS fluid level low

both rear brake discs in poor condition

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

n/s door mirror broken

o/s wiper blade split

plastic undertrays fitted

slight gearbox oil leaks

slight play in top steering column bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2009 93,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box corroding

high level brake light has one led not working

off side front cv gaiter perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 86,055 miles

advice brake fluid contanimated

advice middle exhaust box in poor condition

advice near side drive shaft gaiter perrishing

Fail 24 May 2007 77,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 77,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 70,835 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 111,567 miles

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

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

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 UKK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R286 UKK, 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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R286 UKK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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