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R470 KKH

1997 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,052 mi
Last recorded150,052 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 KKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2012 150,052 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 150,052 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 134,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 128,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 110,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,223 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 103,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,875 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R470 KKH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R470 KKH, 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 R470 KKH registered?

R470 KKH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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