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R761 KPR

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,281 mi
Last recorded202,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 KPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 202,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 202,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 188,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 170,194 miles

O/S/F Headlamp has a Crack Through the Glass & a Small Hole Oil Leak from Engine/Gearbox Area Nail in N/S/F Tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2009 170,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Headlamp has a Crack Through the Glass & a Small Hole Oil Leak from Engine/Gearbox Area Nail in N/S/F Tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 156,105 miles

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

offside headlamp damaged

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2008 156,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside headlamp damaged

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2007 117,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished.

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 85,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R761 KPR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R761 KPR, 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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R761 KPR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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