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R496 EAW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,729 mi
Last recorded168,729 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 EAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 168,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 159,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 140,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 128,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,854 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 116,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 120,627 miles

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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R496 EAW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol 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 R496 EAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R496 EAW?

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What year was R496 EAW registered?

R496 EAW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R496 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 EAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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