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R86 XUD

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

302,175 mi
Last recorded302,175 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 XUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 302,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 292,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 292,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 280,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 268,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 258,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 247,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 237,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 225,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 211,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 199,387 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 184,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 168,140 miles

nearside front upper suspension arms x2 rubber mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 158,341 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FORNT BRAKE HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTING RECOMEND ATTENTION

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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R86 XUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R86 XUD, 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 R86 XUD registered?

R86 XUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R86 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 XUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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