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R476 YVU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,264 mi
Last recorded232,264 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 YVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 232,264 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 222,037 miles

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wear to both front tyres

Pass 5 May 2011 212,899 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both rear tyres

Condition of nearside rear wheel arch

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

Pass 20 May 2010 201,380 miles

Condition of nearside rear wheel arch

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 23 Mar 2009 189,344 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 177,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accelerator pedal cover missing

cooling fan permenatly running

intercooler pipe clip missing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 164,680 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 164,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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R476 YVU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R476 YVU, 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 R476 YVU registered?

R476 YVU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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