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R725 AEX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,505 mi
Last recorded207,505 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 AEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 207,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 207,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 200,200 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 199,194 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front top forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Minor exhaust leak from mid joiner

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 191,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 185,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 179,045 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 179,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 170,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 169,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 164,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 164,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 157,777 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 157,654 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 142,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 133,533 miles

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 124,429 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 124,429 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Air bag warning light stays on

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

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

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

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

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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R725 AEX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R725 AEX, 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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R725 AEX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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