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R317 ECT

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 ECT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 136,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise nearside front tyre wearing very close to legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2015 136,947 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise nearside front tyre wearing very close to legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,268 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 127,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 83,715 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 83,715 miles

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

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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R317 ECT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R317 ECT, 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 R317 ECT registered?

R317 ECT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R317 ECT safe to buy?

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