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R64 UCS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 UCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 144,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tail light brocken not showing whit light

o/s/r window brocken

Pass 4 Dec 2008 144,462 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 144,462 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 131,852 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 131,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 119,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 119,196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 119,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 UCS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 UCS, 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 R64 UCS registered?

R64 UCS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R64 UCS safe to buy?

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