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R790 YBE

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,705 mi
Last recorded149,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 YBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 149,705 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 149,705 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 141,950 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2008 136,530 miles

EXHAUTS CLAMPS(FRONT TO CENTRE PIPE)BADLY CORRODED & SPLIT

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 136,290 miles

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

EXHAUTS CLAMPS(FRONT TO CENTRE PIPE)BADLY CORRODED & SPLIT

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

Pass 8 May 2007 129,881 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2006 120,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 119,495 miles

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN KEEP A CHECK.

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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R790 YBE 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R790 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R790 YBE registered?

R790 YBE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R790 YBE safe to buy?

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