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R650 SNB

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 SNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 152,161 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 152,153 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 147,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 147,583 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,494 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 135,588 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,732 miles

rear shockers weak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,009 miles

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

rear discs quite rusty.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,999 miles

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

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

all discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,999 miles

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

all discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,895 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,841 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly split.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,071 miles

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

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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R650 SNB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 R650 SNB, 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 R650 SNB registered?

R650 SNB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R650 SNB safe to buy?

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