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R551 WFL

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,168 mi
Last recorded153,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 WFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 153,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 140,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 124,256 miles

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Fail 2 May 2007 124,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 104,763 miles

Nearside 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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R551 WFL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R551 WFL, 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 R551 WFL registered?

R551 WFL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R551 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 WFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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