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R315 HUA

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,853 mi
Last recorded122,853 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,853 miles

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside front indicator lens slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 116,032 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 116,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 108,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 108,007 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 152,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f top suspension track arm slight play.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 148,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 148,520 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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R315 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R315 HUA, 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 R315 HUA registered?

R315 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R315 HUA safe to buy?

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