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R729 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 172,395 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 172,395 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 163,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 155,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 149,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 141,298 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 141,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,132 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 138,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,646 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 134,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 131,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 128,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 119,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 119,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R729 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R729 RBW, 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 R729 RBW registered?

R729 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R729 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 RBW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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