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R955 EDO

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,210 mi
Last recorded176,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 EDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 176,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 164,242 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 164,242 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 151,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 139,872 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 139,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 134,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 130,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 130,096 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 125,435 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 125,435 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R955 EDO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R955 EDO, 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 R955 EDO registered?

R955 EDO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R955 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 EDO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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