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R347 VAW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,105 mi
Last recorded109,105 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 VAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 103,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,774 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,124 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from power steering

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 73,509 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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R347 VAW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R347 VAW, 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 R347 VAW registered?

R347 VAW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R347 VAW safe to buy?

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