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R670 YVP

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 YVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 179,312 miles

air bag light on

corrosion to rear discs

slight binding of offside rear brake

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2012 179,312 miles

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

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

air bag light on

corrosion to rear discs

slight binding of offside rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2011 173,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 170,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 160,140 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes peeling

Fail 27 Mar 2009 160,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes peeling

Pass 20 Mar 2008 153,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 147,171 miles

front and rear discs corroded

windscreen chipped outside zone a

Pass 27 Mar 2006 138,232 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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R670 YVP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R670 YVP, 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 R670 YVP registered?

R670 YVP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R670 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 YVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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