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R744 VDV

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 VDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,611 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,623 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,060 miles

front brake discs scaled on inside surfaces.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,060 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs scaled on inside surfaces.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 73,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,193 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 71,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,476 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 62,447 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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R744 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R744 VDV, 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 R744 VDV registered?

R744 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R744 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 VDV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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