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R611 WKW

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,315 mi
Last recorded226,315 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 WKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 226,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 226,312 miles

Fuel pipe leaking bleed off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 222,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 216,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 209,037 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 203,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to front and rear discs advise att

Fail 7 Aug 2010 198,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 198,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 193,970 miles

slight play in p/side anti roll bar bush advise att

Pass 18 Aug 2008 188,691 miles

abs warning light on advise att

Pass 11 Aug 2007 181,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 164,381 miles

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

slight roughness in front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2006 164,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 146,355 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 146,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R611 WKW 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 R611 WKW, 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 R611 WKW registered?

R611 WKW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R611 WKW 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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