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R313 XNB

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,380 mi
Last recorded215,380 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 XNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 215,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 210,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 206,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 203,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 200,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 188,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 174,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 174,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 150,606 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 150,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 125,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 125,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise rear brake discs corroded and look worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,597 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 99,597 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 99,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 XNB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

R313 XNB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R313 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 XNB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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