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R649 CCY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,352 mi
Last recorded127,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 CCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 124,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,096 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 122,095 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished & worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is perished worn smooth on inner edge & has a cut to outer side wall

Offside catalyst is rattling

centre exhaust rubber is deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2017 118,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished & worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is perished worn smooth on inner edge & has a cut to outer side wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside catalyst is rattling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

centre exhaust rubber is deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,216 miles

all front suspension arms,rubber bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,574 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating out side edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,021 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating out side edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,350 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

unable to clearly view inner rear brake pads

Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

unable to clearly view inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox prop seal leaking

rear diff seals leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,724 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox prop seal leaking

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,906 miles

slight deterioration to rear number plate noted

Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,906 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to rear number plate noted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 69,274 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

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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R649 CCY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R649 CCY, 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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R649 CCY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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