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R813 UKV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,698 mi
Last recorded192,698 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 UKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 192,698 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 190,714 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake flexi hoses damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust muonting missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 190,714 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake flexi hoses damaged

Rear exhaust muonting missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 190,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 190,352 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UKV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R813 UKV, 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 R813 UKV registered?

R813 UKV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R813 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 UKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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