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R615 LRH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,671 mi
Last recorded160,671 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 LRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 160,671 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 160,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 158,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 157,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 155,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 155,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 151,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,615 miles

o/s/r tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 145,579 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,021 miles

n/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge,

Fail 9 Feb 2015 143,011 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge,

Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 136,916 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,927 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 132,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 130,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 127,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 123,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 123,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 120,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 114,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,332 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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R615 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R615 LRH, 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 R615 LRH registered?

R615 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R615 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 LRH shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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