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R779 URH

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 URH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 129,172 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 128,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 128,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 118,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 112,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 112,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,426 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2008 106,398 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,384 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 91,384 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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R779 URH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R779 URH, 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 R779 URH registered?

R779 URH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R779 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 URH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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