MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)
Central Rear Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard clamp corroded (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroding
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front tyres worn on edges.
air bag warning light stays on.
chip in n/s windscreen.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R397 FNG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R397 FNG, 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 R397 FNG registered?
R397 FNG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R397 FNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R397 FNG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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