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R358 XWO

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,909 mi
Last recorded59,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 XWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 59,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,943 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 56,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front suspension bushes worn slightly †

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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R358 XWO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R358 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R358 XWO registered?

R358 XWO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R358 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 XWO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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