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R848 EDO

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 EDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2006 129,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

20% front brake imbalance

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing lower around inner edges

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front seatbelt retraction slow

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

suspension modified / very low , front chassis & subframe showing grounding marks & also increased tightness in steering operation

Pass 21 Jul 2005 91,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 91,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

under tray fitted

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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R848 EDO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R848 EDO, 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 R848 EDO registered?

R848 EDO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R848 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 EDO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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