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R355 XTW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,810 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 80,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 78,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc,corroded

off side front electric window,in-operative

srs warning light comes on/off

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc,corroded

off side front electric window,in-operative

srs warning light comes on/off

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,352 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING,INNER WALLS

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED INNER AND OUTER WALL,ALSO STRESS MARKS AROUND OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 28 May 2011 70,523 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,979 miles

Recommend wheel alignment to be checked as tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,345 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

both rear brake discs slightly ridged and warped

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer treads

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,745 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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R355 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc 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 R355 XTW, 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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R355 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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