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R571 YKP

1997 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,674 mi
Last recorded99,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,674 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,890 miles

both rear wheel bearing conditions [ noisy ]

Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,175 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 67,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,750 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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R571 YKP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R571 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

R571 YKP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R571 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 YKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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