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R87 NDD

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,771 mi
Last recorded190,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 NDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 190,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 190,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre low and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low

power steering belt very badly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 159,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE GEARBOX MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 159,744 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE GEARBOX MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 145,708 miles

front near side and off side brake pads low

refer to test 102401067029

Fail 2 Mar 2007 145,379 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn to three mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 121,942 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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R87 NDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R87 NDD, 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 R87 NDD registered?

R87 NDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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