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R89 ULU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,505 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f seat very stiff in moving front to back

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f seat very stiff in moving front to back

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 70,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 89,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,417 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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R89 ULU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R89 ULU, 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 R89 ULU registered?

R89 ULU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R89 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 ULU shows 9 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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