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R651 MDD

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,456 mi
Last recorded198,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 MDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 198,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 198,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 189,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 177,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 166,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 166,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 154,350 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 154,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 137,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 123,660 miles

rear number plate

Pass 15 May 2009 108,092 miles

rear number plate

Fail 15 May 2009 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear number plate

Pass 14 May 2008 95,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 172,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 160,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 142,327 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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R651 MDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R651 MDD, 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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R651 MDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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