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R544 BDA

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,749 mi
Last recorded120,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 BDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,749 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2012 120,730 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,508 miles

offside + nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,839 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 96,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,734 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,240 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

lights warning light staying on in dash

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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R544 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc 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 R544 BDA, 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 R544 BDA registered?

R544 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R544 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 BDA 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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