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R314 UHP

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,789 mi
Last recorded147,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 UHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 147,789 miles

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on.

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear fuel tank strap limited life.

Pass 14 Mar 2010 144,783 miles

airbag light on

coil springs corroded

exhausdt front pipe/gearbox brackets missing/not fitted

front foglamps inoperative

nearside front bumper grill missing

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear door damaged and trim missing

nearside rear foglamp inoperative(if fitted)

offside front wing corroding and lip bent

offside rear door trim missing

rear light units/lenses cracked

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2010 144,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

airbag warning light on

both front wings damaged/dented

both rear door trims missing

coil springs corroded

front foglamps inoperative

pastic grill under front bumper at nearside missing/incomplete

some patches of corrosion under vehicle

starter motor jamming

Fail 23 Feb 2010 144,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

air bag warning light on

all suspension springs badly corroded

both rear door trims missing

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing damaged

several patches of corrosion on underside of car

Pass 24 Feb 2009 141,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 140,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag light on

damage to car at nsf wing and rear doors and front bumper

Fail 5 Feb 2008 135,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

front fog light not working

nearside front wing damaged

offside front door lock faulty

offside front headlight damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 135,564 miles

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

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

front fog light not working

nearside front wing damaged

offside front door lock faulty

offside front headlight damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 132,203 miles

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

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

front fog lights not working

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front wing damaged

offside front headlight damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2007 132,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front fog lights not working

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front wing damaged

offside front headlight damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2006 128,579 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 128,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R314 UHP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R314 UHP, 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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R314 UHP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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