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R511 AWR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,832 mi
Last recorded210,832 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 AWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 210,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 203,198 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 203,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 195,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 195,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2012 188,340 miles

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

play in front suspension bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 188,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

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

play in front suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2011 180,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 180,388 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

screen damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 170,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 160,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 160,176 miles

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

screen damaged on nearside and offside lower corners

Pass 13 Aug 2008 147,874 miles

cv boots perished

screen damaged lower right corner

Pass 16 Aug 2007 134,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 134,807 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 123,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 114,344 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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R511 AWR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R511 AWR, 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 R511 AWR registered?

R511 AWR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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