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R620 DVX

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

141,492 mi
Last recorded141,492 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 DVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 141,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,354 miles

Rear disc faces corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,918 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,810 miles

Central exhaust box starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front tyres wear inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,998 miles

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

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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R620 DVX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R620 DVX, 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 R620 DVX registered?

R620 DVX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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