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R811 UEY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,589 mi
Last recorded188,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 UEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 188,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 188,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 185,604 miles
Fail 27 May 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 181,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 181,837 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 169,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 152,356 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2008 152,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 135,158 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 135,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 121,917 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 121,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front tyres just in limit. †slight crack in windscreen.

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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R811 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R811 UEY, 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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R811 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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