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R469 XKL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,512 mi
Last recorded296,512 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 XKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 296,512 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 22 Sep 2012 296,486 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 3 Oct 2011 285,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

rear tyre treads worn

Fail 1 Oct 2011 285,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

rear tyre treads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 276,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper unclipped from nearside & offside upper mounting points

Pass 15 Sep 2009 264,016 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 264,007 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 249,963 miles

rear suspension axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Sep 2008 249,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 231,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 215,064 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2005 200,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R469 XKL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R469 XKL, 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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R469 XKL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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