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R793 DSF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

202,862 mi
Last recorded202,862 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 202,862 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLTOP WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 200,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 196,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 191,293 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 188,847 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 183,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 183,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,010 miles

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

front disds worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 169,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 163,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 157,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 153,914 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 149,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 138,875 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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R793 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R793 DSF, 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 R793 DSF registered?

R793 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R793 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 DSF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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