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R407 VDV

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,493 mi
Last recorded212,493 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 VDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 212,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

some corrosion on front subframe

some play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 6 Jul 2010 204,720 miles

rear suspension low ?

Fail 6 Jul 2010 204,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear suspension low ?

Pass 6 Jul 2009 189,909 miles

rear springs loose when suspension hanging

some play in rear wheelbearings

Fail 4 Jul 2009 189,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear springs loose when suspension hanging

some play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 9 Jul 2008 177,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 166,628 miles

brake hose ends slightly rusty

chips in windscreen

rear discsd slightly poor

slight front brake judder

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 152,088 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 152,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear strut boots u/s

screen damage in zone a but is contained to 10mm

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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R407 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R407 VDV, 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 R407 VDV registered?

R407 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R407 VDV safe to buy?

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