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R724 VNF

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 VNF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 123,013 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,461 miles

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing detoriated

o/s/r shock absorber upper casing detoriated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 116,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing detoriated

o/s/r shock absorber upper casing detoriated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,875 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 110,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,655 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,655 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

mid box detoriating

o/s/f steering arm bush detoriated

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,247 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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R724 VNF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R724 VNF, 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 R724 VNF registered?

R724 VNF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R724 VNF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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