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R703 XKX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,803 mi
Last recorded223,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 223,803 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Fail 28 Jan 2015 223,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 15 Jan 2014 204,756 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 204,756 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 186,820 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 16 Jan 2013 186,771 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 174,184 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 174,070 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 163,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 162,911 miles

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

air bag light on

stone chips in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2010 153,626 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 15 Jan 2010 153,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2009 144,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 136,345 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 125,380 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 125,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 116,667 miles

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

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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R703 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R703 XKX, 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 R703 XKX registered?

R703 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R703 XKX safe to buy?

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