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R890 VWL

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 130,016 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 130,016 miles

Centre Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 128,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 128,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 116,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2004 103,827 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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R890 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R890 VWL, 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 R890 VWL registered?

R890 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R890 VWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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