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R517 TKY

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 TKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,121 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2011 118,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,445 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - offside rear footbrake efficiency down slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,339 miles

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

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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R517 TKY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R517 TKY, 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

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What year was R517 TKY registered?

R517 TKY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R517 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 TKY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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