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R433 CNY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,120 mi
Last recorded162,120 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 CNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 162,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 160,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 160,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 157,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 150,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,075 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 14,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 133,622 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 133,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 132,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 126,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 120,398 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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R433 CNY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R433 CNY, 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 R433 CNY registered?

R433 CNY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R433 CNY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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