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R353 LSO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,944 mi
Last recorded110,944 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 LSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle from engine cambelt area

Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,254 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 58,254 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R353 LSO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R353 LSO, 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 R353 LSO registered?

R353 LSO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R353 LSO safe to buy?

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