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R847 BYS

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,617 mi
Last recorded146,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 146,617 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 146,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 132,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,374 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

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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R847 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R847 BYS, 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 R847 BYS registered?

R847 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R847 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 BYS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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