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R65 FAP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 FAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,294 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,744 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,377 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,222 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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R65 FAP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R65 FAP, 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 R65 FAP registered?

R65 FAP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R65 FAP safe to buy?

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