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R659 HFR

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,432 mi
Last recorded178,432 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 HFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 178,432 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 172,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 168,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 168,391 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater missing both sides (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 165,156 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2015 165,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 156,238 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 156,238 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

n/s/f lower shocker bolt catching lower arm when turning from lock to lock

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2008 127,291 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 120,231 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005

nail in offside rear tyre

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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R659 HFR is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R659 HFR, 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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R659 HFR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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