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R293 FNG

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,531 mi
Last recorded101,531 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 FNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 100,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,457 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 74,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 66,036 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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R293 FNG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R293 FNG, 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 R293 FNG registered?

R293 FNG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R293 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 FNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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