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R887 KHP

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,179 mi
Last recorded106,179 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,385 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both reg plates have honeycomb backing but still readable at distance

Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag lamp on

both reg plates have honeycomb backing but still readable at distance

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,601 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,700 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 60,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,378 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R887 KHP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R887 KHP, 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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R887 KHP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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