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R303 DMV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 DMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 56,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Pipe to fuel filter or filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,371 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,647 miles

osf front lower suspension joint noisy no play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,205 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,630 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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R303 DMV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R303 DMV, 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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R303 DMV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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