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R655 SOK

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 SOK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 120,818 miles

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

both rear tyresa worn close to limit

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 109,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 106,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 101,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R655 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R655 SOK, 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 R655 SOK registered?

R655 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R655 SOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 SOK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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