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R313 EAE

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 EAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,871 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front stone chip in glass

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fan belt starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,584 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicator bulbs fading

factory fitted sill covers

nearside front headlight small chip in lens

nearside rear tyre close to legal limits

offside rear tyre has cracking on outer side walls

upper suspension ball joint dust covers slight split on both sides

Pass 2 May 2013 73,290 miles

wear at nearside track rod end

wear at nearside front suspension top rear ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,667 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,485 miles

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,103 miles

front brake pads wearing close to limit

front brake pads wearing very thin

rear service brake rise and fall rate

Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,362 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

movement detected at nearside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,171 miles

damage at front screen zone "a"

front number plate seperating

front tyres wearing low and perrished

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,703 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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R313 EAE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R313 EAE, 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 R313 EAE registered?

R313 EAE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R313 EAE safe to buy?

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