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R294 VNP

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 VNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 107,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,846 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front indicator starting to dis-colour

neraside front lower rear most arm creeking on inner bush

offside front tyre 75% from centre 1.6mm of tread, inner edge worn smooth(borderline)

offside washer jet partially blocked

rear no. plate starting to dis-colour along bottom edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,978 miles

engine missfiring.

front shocks weak

scoring on inside edge of o/s/f brake disc

Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,086 miles

offside front brake flexible hose perished slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2008 95,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake flexible hose perished slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2007 91,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,147 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 82,241 miles

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

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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R294 VNP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R294 VNP, 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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R294 VNP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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