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R64 SNE

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,872 mi
Last recorded104,872 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 SNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2009 104,872 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 88,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 76,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,080 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 65,854 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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R64 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R64 SNE, 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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R64 SNE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R64 SNE safe to buy?

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