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R637 XJW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,899 mi
Last recorded71,899 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 XJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 71,899 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,420 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,634 miles

both front track rods slight play

both rear brakes discs starting to corrode on inner face

rear beam axcel bushes starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,634 miles

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

both front track rods slight play

both rear brakes discs starting to corrode on inner face

rear beam axcel bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,524 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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R637 XJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R637 XJW, 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 R637 XJW registered?

R637 XJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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