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R522 PWN

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,908 mi
Last recorded158,908 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 PWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 158,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,415 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective emissions co levels to high (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 156,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 156,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 156,009 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 155,752 miles

exhaust blowing on all fitted joints

Fail 5 Dec 2016 155,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing on all fitted joints

Pass 14 Nov 2015 155,369 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 155,369 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 154,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 154,531 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 154,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 147,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 123,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 15 Oct 2010 123,611 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 17 Oct 2009 112,064 miles

1.off side front and near side front brake flexi perished.2.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 102,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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R522 PWN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R522 PWN, 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 R522 PWN registered?

R522 PWN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R522 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 PWN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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