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R789 OWP

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,676 mi
Last recorded167,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 OWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 167,676 miles

both front brake discs and brake pads slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 157,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 147,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 147,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 143,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 142,430 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 142,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 141,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 134,030 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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R789 OWP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 R789 OWP, 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 R789 OWP registered?

R789 OWP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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