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R874 YDB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,990 mi
Last recorded225,990 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 YDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 225,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 217,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 217,745 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 209,641 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 209,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filter corroded

nail in osr tyre

osr on legal limit inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 200,999 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and slight blow

nearside front tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2010 200,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and slight blow

nearside front tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 186,389 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 185,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2008 181,162 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 171,729 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 165,427 miles

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 YDB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDB, 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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R874 YDB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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