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R813 TKK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,961 mi
Last recorded68,961 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 TKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2026 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre 27yrs old

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 68,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,886 miles

Nearside Front Abs wire worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,023 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn,no plate cracked and sump plug rounded.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,200 miles

Front no plate cracked,engine has a substantial oi leak,front exhaust flexi worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,300 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes perished

exhaust flexible section worn

front numberplate cracked

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage (needs attention)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged (needs attention)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,491 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn n/s outer sidewall damage

exhaust flexible section worn

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,391 miles

both rear tyres worn/ perished

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexible section worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,684 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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R813 TKK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R813 TKK, 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 R813 TKK registered?

R813 TKK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R813 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 TKK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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