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R958 EYS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 EYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,468 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 102,062 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,285 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,308 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,192 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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R958 EYS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R958 EYS, 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 R958 EYS registered?

R958 EYS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R958 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 EYS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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