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R916 VCH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,315 mi
Last recorded177,315 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 VCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 177,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 177,315 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 150,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 135,084 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 135,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 121,871 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 121,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 111,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,809 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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R916 VCH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R916 VCH, 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 R916 VCH registered?

R916 VCH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R916 VCH safe to buy?

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