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R439 DHW

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 DHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 132,766 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2021 132,766 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 123,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,610 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,957 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 96,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,133 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,350 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,246 miles

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

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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R439 DHW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R439 DHW, 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 R439 DHW registered?

R439 DHW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R439 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 DHW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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