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R310 CDV

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 CDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,144 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,905 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,905 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,007 miles

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

air bag warning light on.

condition of front nearside brake disc.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,193 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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R310 CDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R310 CDV, 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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R310 CDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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