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R834 FHG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 FHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 153,407 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f top rear suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f washers not working but still clearing screen

one bulb not working in high level brake light

rear pads worn?

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2008 153,406 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

n/s/f brake hose perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f top rear suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f washers not working but still clearing screen

one bulb not working in high level brake light

rear pads worn?

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2007 148,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 142,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 142,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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R834 FHG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R834 FHG, 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 R834 FHG registered?

R834 FHG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R834 FHG safe to buy?

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