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R290 ULS

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 ULS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 160,047 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 152,818 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 152,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 137,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 130,471 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,769 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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R290 ULS is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R290 ULS, 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 R290 ULS registered?

R290 ULS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R290 ULS safe to buy?

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