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R420 HUA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 115,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure o/s mounting strap broken/other two straps corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete tail pipe missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly perished.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gaiter perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner /forward and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gaiter perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seepage at reservoir hose/fluid level nearly at minimum. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,438 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 94,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,895 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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R420 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R420 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.

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R420 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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