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R447 CNY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,564 mi
Last recorded139,564 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 CNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 139,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2010 139,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2009 129,294 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2008 117,847 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 117,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 111,082 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 100,720 miles

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

slight leak in front exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2005 89,453 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 89,453 miles

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

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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R447 CNY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R447 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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R447 CNY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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