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R654 RCH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 RCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 105,828 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED

Fail 13 Mar 2010 105,828 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 101,752 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/F +N/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW

ADVISE O/S/F +N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,003 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 100,444 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE †O/S AND N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN †O/S REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED †N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED †DAMAGE TO N/S REAR OUTER TYRE WALL (CUT)

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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R654 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R654 RCH, 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 R654 RCH registered?

R654 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R654 RCH safe to buy?

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