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R47 CBK

1997 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,781 mi
Last recorded163,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 CBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 163,781 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

mixed tyre speed ratings

Fail 29 Jun 2015 163,781 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 24 Jun 2014 162,788 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 162,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 158,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 154,113 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 154,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 149,347 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 145,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 145,835 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 139,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 134,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006

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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R47 CBK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R47 CBK, 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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R47 CBK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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