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R713 XKX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,174 mi
Last recorded146,174 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 146,174 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on motor inop (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked no white light showing

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

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

Red brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops broken not effecting operation of shockers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 144,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops broken not effecting operation of shockers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 140,771 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked no white light showing

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 140,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked no white light showing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,549 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly tarnished not distorting beams

outer cv boots cracking not leaking grease

wipers streky across screen not effecting drivers view

Fail 12 Nov 2014 136,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

headlamps slightly tarnished not distorting beams

outer cv boots cracking not leaking grease

wipers streky across screen not effecting drivers view

Pass 14 Nov 2013 129,312 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,243 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 112,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,087 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 105,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fropnt registration plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,445 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,444 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust brackets heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake lever high

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,179 miles

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER ADRIFT

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH OTHER ARMS SHOWING WEAR

Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,794 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

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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R713 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R713 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.

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R713 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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