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R436 UAN

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

291,683 mi
Last recorded291,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 UAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 291,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 291,636 miles

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

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

Both Rear Suspension Subframe Mount Bushes Perishing

Brake Fluid Poor Conditions

Chips In Windscreen

Condensation In Offside Headlamp Glass

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Play In Nearside Steering Rack Arm

Rear Brake Discs Scored

Nearside front Tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2010 287,102 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 287,039 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Condensation In Offside Headlamp Glass

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Has Nail In Tread

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Rack Track Rod

Front Brake Discs BAdly Pitted And Rusted On inner Faces

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 280,602 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 280,557 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Rear Number Plate Stained

Slight Play In Front Suspension Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm

Pass 7 Aug 2008 267,998 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 267,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 248,343 miles

both rear hub bearings have very slight play

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2006 212,971 miles

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

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

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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R436 UAN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R436 UAN, 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 R436 UAN registered?

R436 UAN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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