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R405 DTX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,652 mi
Last recorded156,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 156,652 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks to nearside/offside rear light lenses

large engine transmission oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2012 153,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks to nearside and offside rear light lenses

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 149,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 145,140 miles

All brake discs are slightly wor and front pads are low

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 145,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs are slightly wor and front pads are low

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 141,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks to nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors

cracks to nearside and offside rear light lenses

front brake discs and pads worn

front registration plate cracked

large engine/transmission oil leaks

rear registration plate faded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 141,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks to nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors

cracks to nearside and offside rear light lenses

front brake discs and pads worn

front registration plate cracked

large engine/transmission oil leaks

rear registration plate faded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 137,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks to nearside and offside front driveshaft rubber gaitors

damage to nearside rear wheelarch

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked rear plate faded

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to offside front wing and nearside rear wheel arch

front discs and brake pads worn

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate faded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 132,187 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 127,594 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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R405 DTX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R405 DTX, 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 R405 DTX registered?

R405 DTX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R405 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 DTX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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