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R748 RKX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,395 mi
Last recorded200,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 RKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 200,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 200,393 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished

load area full at time of test

various suspension bushes perished

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 200,391 miles

all 4 tyres perished

brake discs rusty

wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 200,390 miles

brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2014 200,377 miles

brake discs corroded

main beam switch intermittant

offside front c.v boot small split

Fail 15 May 2013 200,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 200,367 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 194,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 189,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 184,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 175,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 175,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 166,356 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 166,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 158,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 150,195 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 150,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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R748 RKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R748 RKX, 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 R748 RKX registered?

R748 RKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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