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R781 USP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 USP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 142,889 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 128,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,103 miles

Advise N/S/F brake hose is insecure, clip is missing

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 100,204 miles

Advise on cambelt?

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Advise on cambelt?

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 97,405 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

advise on cambelt?.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 97,405 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Oil leak

advise on cambelt?.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 89,747 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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R781 USP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc 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 R781 USP, 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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R781 USP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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