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R440 DHU

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 DHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 138,124 miles

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

oil leak around engine area.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 126,416 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,394 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,948 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 106,544 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,785 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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R440 DHU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R440 DHU, 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 R440 DHU registered?

R440 DHU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R440 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 DHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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