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R599 XTW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,548 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 90,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT MIDDLE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT BLOW FROM CLAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE MARKING THE WINDSCREEN

OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,772 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 83,609 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,097 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 76,981 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front brake discs worn

catalytic converter rattling

front no plate cracked rear no plate deteriated

o/s wiper smeary

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit n/s/r tyre cracked beetween tread and outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2006 71,515 miles

Battery insecure

near side rear tyre cracking up.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,514 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Near side rear tyre tread and wall cracking up.

Oil leak

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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R599 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R599 XTW, 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 R599 XTW registered?

R599 XTW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R599 XTW safe to buy?

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