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R85 ULU

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,873 mi
Last recorded163,873 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 163,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 152,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 152,566 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 148,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 143,654 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside front tyre tread down to 2mm

Rear brake discs corroding on outer edges

Fail 6 Apr 2009 143,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside front tyre tread down to 2mm

Rear brake discs corroding on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2008 136,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 135,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 130,523 miles

1.o/s rear seatbelt was unable to release initialy 2.windscreen damage zone b not to excess

Fail 11 Aug 2007 130,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

1.o/s rear seatbelt was unable to release initialy 2.metal power steering pipe bracket bolt loose on rack.3.windscreen damage zone b not to excess.4water laying in bulk head & bulk head rusty by battery & suspension.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 117,673 miles

Both rear door mouldings cooming away.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R85 ULU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 R85 ULU, 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 R85 ULU registered?

R85 ULU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R85 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 ULU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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