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R825 RVJ

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,718 mi
Last recorded168,718 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 RVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 168,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 166,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 166,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 163,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 163,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 159,564 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished'

Pass 10 Dec 2008 155,438 miles

Near side rear spring out of line

Fail 6 Dec 2008 155,420 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Near side rear spring out of line

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 146,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 141,686 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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R825 RVJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R825 RVJ, 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 R825 RVJ registered?

R825 RVJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R825 RVJ safe to buy?

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