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R832 DSF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

220,404 mi
Last recorded220,404 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 220,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 211,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 202,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 193,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 183,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 172,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 160,976 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 150,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 137,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 126,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 126,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 118,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 109,140 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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R832 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R832 DSF, 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 R832 DSF registered?

R832 DSF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R832 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 DSF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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