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R816 UEY

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 UEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 111,105 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 103,162 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,288 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,649 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 84,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,114 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,776 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,607 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R816 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R816 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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What year was R816 UEY registered?

R816 UEY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R816 UEY safe to buy?

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