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R874 DAE

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,227 mi
Last recorded226,227 miles
Recorded on3 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 DAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2010 226,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 226,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 213,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 198,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 176,175 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R874 DAE is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R874 DAE, 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

How do I check the history of R874 DAE?

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What year was R874 DAE registered?

R874 DAE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R874 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 DAE 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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