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R730 EGU

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,854 mi
Last recorded171,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 171,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 159,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 159,524 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 152,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 152,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 152,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 152,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 148,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 138,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 130,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 121,290 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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R730 EGU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R730 EGU, 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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R730 EGU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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