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R732 XBU

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 XBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 154,816 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear nplate fading

Pass 3 Feb 2009 147,556 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 147,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 145,296 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 145,296 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 132,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly 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)

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

exhaust emissions just passed

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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R732 XBU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R732 XBU, 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 R732 XBU registered?

R732 XBU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R732 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 XBU shows 6 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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