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R583 ANB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,828 mi
Last recorded113,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 ANB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,916 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear tyre has cracks in it.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 107,794 miles

clutch bites high

front brake discs worn and slight judder

Fail 1 Dec 2010 107,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

clutch bites high

front brake discs worn and slight judder

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,175 miles

wipers and front brake discs worn, corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 103,442 miles

accelerator pedal broken

Fail 28 Nov 2008 103,442 miles

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

accelerator pedal broken

Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,985 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 97,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator bulb starting to go white, ok for time of test.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 91,552 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 91,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes separated

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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R583 ANB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R583 ANB, 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 R583 ANB registered?

R583 ANB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R583 ANB safe to buy?

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