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R359 XTW

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,904 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,186 miles

REAR PADS LOW DISCS RUSTY DUE TO STANDING

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,219 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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R359 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R359 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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What year was R359 XTW registered?

R359 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R359 XTW safe to buy?

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