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R291 HMR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 HMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 112,696 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 108,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 106,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 104,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 103,061 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 93,426 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R291 HMR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R291 HMR, 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 R291 HMR registered?

R291 HMR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R291 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 HMR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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