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R589 YAH

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,804 mi
Last recorded228,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 YAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 228,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 223,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 217,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 211,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 205,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 198,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 185,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018
Fail 8 Jun 2018 181,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 176,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 176,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 112,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 102,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 102,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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R589 YAH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R589 YAH, 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 R589 YAH registered?

R589 YAH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R589 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 YAH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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