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R762 WND

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,542 mi
Last recorded206,542 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 WND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 206,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 206,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 198,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs slightly corroded at inner faces

three bulb non op at centre stop light

Pass 12 Aug 2009 194,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 194,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 180,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 169,963 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 169,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 162,265 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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R762 WND is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R762 WND, 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 R762 WND registered?

R762 WND is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R762 WND safe to buy?

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