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R792 RCH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 RCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,201 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

osf top suspension arm bush seperated slightly

slight leak from power steering

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,197 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2008 53,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,915 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,146 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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R792 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R792 RCH, 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 R792 RCH registered?

R792 RCH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R792 RCH safe to buy?

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