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R484 PAS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 PAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 169,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 169,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 156,489 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underseal exposed o/s

Fail 26 Aug 2008 156,489 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underseal exposed o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2007 141,552 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside inner sill corroded(underseal damaged)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 141,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside inner sill corroded(underseal damaged)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 132,176 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 131,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light flashing on

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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R484 PAS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R484 PAS, 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 R484 PAS registered?

R484 PAS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R484 PAS safe to buy?

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