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R571 CBD

1997 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 CBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 144,459 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 144,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 132,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 127,355 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 124,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 120,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 117,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 113,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,916 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 109,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,332 miles

front brake pipes perished slightly

off side bottom ball joint rubber split

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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R571 CBD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R571 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 R571 CBD registered?

R571 CBD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R571 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 CBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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