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R886 YCC

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,105 mi
Last recorded133,105 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 133,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,909 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,175 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 85,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 70,254 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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R886 YCC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R886 YCC, 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 R886 YCC registered?

R886 YCC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R886 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 YCC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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