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R842 VAK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,953 mi
Last recorded171,953 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 VAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 171,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 170,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 170,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 164,904 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 164,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 159,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 159,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 152,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre tread depth o/s/f/6 n/s/f/7 o/s/r/5 n/s/r/4

Pass 13 Feb 2008 145,172 miles

tyre tread depth o/s/f/6 n/s/f/5 o/s/r/8 n/s/r/8

Pass 19 Feb 2007 137,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 136,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear diff has slight 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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R842 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R842 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R842 VAK registered?

R842 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R842 VAK safe to buy?

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