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R382 HUA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 128,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 121,224 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Oct 2008 121,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,143 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 107,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 100,730 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R382 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R382 HUA, 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 R382 HUA registered?

R382 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R382 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 HUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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