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R537 CBD

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 CBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 133,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 133,295 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 129,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 125,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 122,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,808 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,187 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 107,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R537 CBD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black 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 R537 CBD, 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 R537 CBD registered?

R537 CBD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R537 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 CBD 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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