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R761 YKN

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 YKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,085 miles

engine mounts worn

Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,040 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

engine mounts worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,543 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,895 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,842 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,637 miles

damage o/s/f indicator

wear front disc

wear o/s lower ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,049 miles

both front top inner link bushes starting to perish.

rear suspension bushes rubber starting to part.

slight wear in nearside front (front) lower suspension ball-joint.

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 YKN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R761 YKN, 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 YKN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R761 YKN safe to buy?

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