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R553 YNV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,458 mi
Last recorded37,458 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 YNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,458 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 36,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 36,284 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,382 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 35,368 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,163 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,409 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,952 miles

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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R553 YNV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R553 YNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R553 YNV registered?

R553 YNV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R553 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 YNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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