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R582 FTL

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,330 mi
Last recorded134,330 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 FTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,330 miles

All top suspension arm bushes perished

Both outer cv gaitors perished

Chips in windscreen

Front discs lipped

Middle exhaust box rusty

Oil leak on engine / gearbox

Rear registration plate faded

front pads approx 70 - 80% worn

Fail 12 Nov 2008 134,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All top suspension arm bushes perished

Both outer cv gaitors perished

Chips in windscreen

Cut in nearside front tyre outerwall

Front discs lipped

Front tyres on 3mm tread

Front tyres worn on edges

Middle exhaust box rusty

Offside front tyre outer wall perished

Oil leak on engine / gearbox

Rear registration plate faded

Slight smear from front wipers

front pads approx 70 - 80% worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 79,247 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 79,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 May 2006 79,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

creeking noise from nearside front lower suspension

nearside front tyre outer wall perished and cracked

offside front tyre wall cracked and getting low on inner edge

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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R582 FTL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R582 FTL, 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 R582 FTL registered?

R582 FTL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R582 FTL safe to buy?

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