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R671 YCC

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,523 mi
Last recorded220,523 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 220,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 215,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 212,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 204,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2008 194,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 194,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 176,134 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 176,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 171,074 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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R671 YCC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol 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 R671 YCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R671 YCC registered?

R671 YCC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R671 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 YCC 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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