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R54 SNE

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

156,284 mi
Last recorded156,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 SNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 156,284 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

both front tyres on 2mm

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

glow plug lamp flahing

inspection lamp on

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2012 156,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

both front tyres on 2mm

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

glow plug lamp flahing

inspection lamp on

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2011 152,462 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 152,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r inner and outer tyre walls cracked

rear discs weak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,780 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2010 145,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 141,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 141,270 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

top arm bushes slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 137,045 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 137,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 132,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 132,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 127,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 127,114 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 127,036 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R54 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R54 SNE, 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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R54 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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