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R597 NES

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 NES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,451 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING REAR BOX

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 139,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 135,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 123,843 miles

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

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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R597 NES is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R597 NES, 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 R597 NES registered?

R597 NES is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R597 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 NES shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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