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R513 HDL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 HDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 115,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,337 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 108,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 100,138 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Sep 2008 100,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 94,938 miles

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

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

light corrosion forming on exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust in rusty codition

Pass 26 Sep 2005 82,780 miles

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres un even tread wear

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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R513 HDL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R513 HDL, 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 R513 HDL registered?

R513 HDL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R513 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 HDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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