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R776 BYS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,385 mi
Last recorded189,385 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 189,385 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyres s/worn

Fail 23 Mar 2013 189,385 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyres s/worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 172,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 154,596 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs weakend by heat

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 142,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 122,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 109,987 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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R776 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R776 BYS, 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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R776 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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