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R94 DBD

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,993 mi
Last recorded36,993 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 DBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,993 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,940 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,334 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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R94 DBD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R94 DBD, 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 R94 DBD registered?

R94 DBD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R94 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 DBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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