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R908 VEW

1997 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,727 mi
Last recorded187,727 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 VEW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 187,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 187,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 171,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 156,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 156,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 142,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 142,543 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R908 VEW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R908 VEW, 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 R908 VEW registered?

R908 VEW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R908 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 VEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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