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R659 YNV

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 YNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,631 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,863 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Dec 2015 85,863 miles

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,040 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,208 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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R659 YNV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R659 YNV, 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 YNV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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