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R73 WBW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 WBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 117,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes painted not corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 108,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,170 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 89,042 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 76,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 74,401 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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R73 WBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R73 WBW, 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 R73 WBW registered?

R73 WBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R73 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 WBW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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