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R704 ONP

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 ONP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,083 miles

both rear springs corroded.

osr door doesn't open from inside.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,269 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 92,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 87,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 75,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

stronge advise on both front flex brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2009 71,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 67,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 67,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 63,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

small stone chip on nearside of windscreen

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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R704 ONP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R704 ONP, 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 R704 ONP registered?

R704 ONP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R704 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 ONP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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