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R708 DSF

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,639 mi
Last recorded106,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,583 miles

front o/s and n/s brake discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,890 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 91,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,802 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,248 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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R708 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R708 DSF, 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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R708 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R708 DSF safe to buy?

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