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R288 TUD

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,125 mi
Last recorded204,125 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 204,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 204,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 197,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 191,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 191,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 183,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 178,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 170,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 164,902 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2010 157,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 150,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 145,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 135,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 127,640 miles

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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R288 TUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R288 TUD, 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 R288 TUD registered?

R288 TUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R288 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 TUD shows 16 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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