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R360 YWC

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,902 mi
Last recorded127,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 YWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 127,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 124,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 123,948 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

heatshield and undertray insecure

Pass 19 May 2010 115,592 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 115,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 111,800 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 111,800 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 104,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 98,662 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R360 YWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R360 YWC, 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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R360 YWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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