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R815 XKX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,544 mi
Last recorded194,544 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 194,544 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 187,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 187,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 176,809 miles

All brake discs surface rusted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 176,809 miles

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

All brake discs surface rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 174,887 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 174,887 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 160,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 160,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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R815 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R815 XKX, 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 R815 XKX registered?

R815 XKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R815 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 XKX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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