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R723 CTU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,461 mi
Last recorded176,461 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 CTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 176,461 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 168,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 168,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 161,730 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 161,701 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 157,007 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 151,552 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 147,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2011 143,745 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 143,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 140,477 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 136,121 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 136,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 132,415 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 132,415 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 125,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 116,105 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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R723 CTU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R723 CTU, 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 R723 CTU registered?

R723 CTU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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