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R452 NWN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,442 mi
Last recorded159,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 NWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 159,442 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 159,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,902 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 145,855 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 129,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 117,797 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 117,797 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL LEVEL LOW GENERAL CORROSION STARTING INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,564 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 113,552 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,699 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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R452 NWN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R452 NWN, 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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R452 NWN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R452 NWN safe to buy?

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