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R709 RCH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,192 mi
Last recorded149,192 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 RCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 149,192 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 149,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 148,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,132 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 139,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 139,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exaust system corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 130,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 115,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 115,918 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 110,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 99,958 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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R709 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R709 RCH, 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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R709 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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