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R722 XOO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 XOO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 142,297 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding and slight blows

O/s headlight damaged

Slight play in steering/suspension joints

Fail 17 Mar 2014 142,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding and slight blows

O/s headlight damaged

Slight play in steering/suspension joints

Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,569 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs corroded and lipped and pads wearing

General suspensaion corrosion

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,763 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroding

Slight play in front suspension arms

Various oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2012 127,763 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroding

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Slight play in front suspension arms

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,030 miles

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

both rear brake discs surface corrsoin

Fail 15 Feb 2011 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs surface corrsoin

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 104,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,071 miles

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,618 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES/TREAD DEPTH LOW X2

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

DOOR TRIM N/S/REAR LOOSE

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,218 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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R722 XOO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R722 XOO, 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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R722 XOO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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