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R680 LRH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 LRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 141,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 136,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 130,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 123,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 115,499 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 115,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 105,855 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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R680 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R680 LRH, 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 R680 LRH registered?

R680 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R680 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 LRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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