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R413 MSL

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 MSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 128,747 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 128,747 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,411 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

centre exhaust mount missing

washer bottle leaking?

Fail 2 Oct 2013 124,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

centre exhaust mount missing

nearside steering rack twisted

washer bottle leaking?

Pass 30 May 2012 117,804 miles

205/55 x 16

Brake discs all round poor condition

Fail 30 May 2012 117,800 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

205/55 x 16

Brake discs all round poor condition

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,242 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount bracket missing

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 112,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount bracket missing

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 106,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,085 miles

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

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

air bag light on

o/s head light chipped

rear axle damp

Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 77,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,790 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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R413 MSL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R413 MSL, 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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R413 MSL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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