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R583 LRH

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,439 mi
Last recorded174,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 LRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 174,439 miles

front reg plate poor condition

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 19 Nov 2013 168,953 miles

n/s front anti-roll link starting to seperate - advise replace

Pass 31 Oct 2012 162,895 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,554 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre valve dust cap missing

Offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre valve dust cap missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 158,554 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre valve dust cap missing

Offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre valve dust cap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 153,896 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 153,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,014 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 149,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 131,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 124,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 124,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 114,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 114,924 miles

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

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

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

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 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LRH, 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 R583 LRH registered?

R583 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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