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R603 WFL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 WFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides are borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides are borderline (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,961 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 74,961 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 65,686 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,962 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 46,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,463 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
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R603 WFL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R603 WFL, 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 R603 WFL registered?

R603 WFL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R603 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 WFL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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