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R458 SNE

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

217,411 mi
Last recorded217,411 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 SNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 217,411 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 212,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 199,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 191,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 191,763 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 183,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 180,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 173,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 164,058 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 148,575 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt ( child seat fitted )

Pass 11 Nov 2006 135,710 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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R458 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R458 SNE, 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 R458 SNE registered?

R458 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R458 SNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 SNE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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