CarVerify

Free Car Check

R58 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,402 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to centre exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 139,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 138,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 136,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,910 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 134,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 128,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,764 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 125,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 109,578 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 109,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 103,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,518 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R58 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R58 RBW, 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

How do I check the history of R58 RBW?

You can check the full history of R58 RBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R58 RBW registered?

R58 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R58 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 RBW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R58 RBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R58 RBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.