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R461 NDV

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 NDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 107,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertray

Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,466 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 101,466 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

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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R461 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R461 NDV, 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 R461 NDV registered?

R461 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R461 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 NDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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