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R583 DKX

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,315 mi
Last recorded141,315 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 DKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,993 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 134,993 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 114,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 107,508 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 107,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,700 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,233 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

r/h rear brake disc poor outer face

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

n/plates poor cond front 'rear

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,512 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

f/rear n/plates poor cond

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,164 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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R583 DKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DKX, 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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R583 DKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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