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R680 NBL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,103 mi
Last recorded206,103 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 206,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 198,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 195,152 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 190,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 180,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 166,579 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 166,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 166,574 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 166,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 155,249 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 NBL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

R680 NBL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R680 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 NBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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