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R583 BNY

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,100 mi
Last recorded149,100 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 149,100 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 149,100 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 143,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 143,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 140,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 136,469 miles

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

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 BNY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R583 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

R583 BNY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R583 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R583 BNY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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