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R574 BDA

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 BDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 140,601 miles

both resr bearings have slight play

n/s/f brake flexi hose cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 137,118 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 137,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 133,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 130,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 126,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,373 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 118,373 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 109,464 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 109,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 101,018 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 101,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R574 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R574 BDA, 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 R574 BDA registered?

R574 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R574 BDA safe to buy?

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