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R424 HUA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,305 mi
Last recorded159,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 159,293 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 153,407 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 148,977 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 143,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 125,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 125,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 113,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,075 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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R424 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R424 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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What year was R424 HUA registered?

R424 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R424 HUA safe to buy?

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