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R364 VAW

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 VAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 150,020 miles

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

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight deteriation on rear number plate

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 29 Sep 2010 150,020 miles

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight deteriation on rear number plate

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 3 Oct 2009 142,017 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 11 Oct 2008 133,647 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 10 Oct 2007 122,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 112,744 miles

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

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

Recomend front flexible hose are replaced because the cracks are quite deep

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 8 Oct 2005 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R364 VAW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R364 VAW, 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 R364 VAW registered?

R364 VAW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R364 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 VAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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