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R714 YBE

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

293,540 mi
Last recorded293,540 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 YBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 293,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 286,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 286,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 278,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 278,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 268,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 257,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 245,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 235,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 224,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 212,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 200,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 191,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R714 YBE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R714 YBE, 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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What year was R714 YBE registered?

R714 YBE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R714 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 YBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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