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R432 HUA

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2013 76,786 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,712 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

different front anti roll bars fitted

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,117 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2011 71,117 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,409 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

N/S/F lower arm ball joint gaiter split

P.A.S reservoir pipes damp possible leak

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,536 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 55,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,888 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,916 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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R432 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 R432 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 R432 HUA registered?

R432 HUA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R432 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 HUA 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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