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R828 VAK

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,605 mi
Last recorded132,605 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 VAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 126,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 122,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 116,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 105,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 105,381 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,827 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 91,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,363 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,363 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 75,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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R828 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R828 VAK, 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 R828 VAK registered?

R828 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R828 VAK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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