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R453 AAH

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,658 mi
Last recorded168,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 AAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 168,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 168,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2011 168,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine mount deteriorated,offside exhaust clamp loose.

Pass 7 May 2010 158,863 miles

front brake pads wearing low,nearside front cv gaiter deteriorating,nearside front tyre has pin in shoulder area

Pass 8 May 2009 149,035 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding,rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 May 2008 142,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering heavy

Fail 29 Apr 2008 141,675 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering heavy

Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,982 miles

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

mounting missing from rear exhaust but still fully supported. brake fluid spill down master cylinder.

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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R453 AAH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R453 AAH, 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 R453 AAH registered?

R453 AAH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R453 AAH safe to buy?

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