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R976 SCF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 SCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 153,604 miles

n/s front tyre side wall poor condition

rear axle bent o/s/rear

Fail 8 Nov 2007 153,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s front tyre side wall poor condition

rear axle bent o/s/rear

Pass 10 Nov 2006 141,775 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 141,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake discs very poor condition

o/s rear tyre very poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2005 137,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R976 SCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R976 SCF, 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 R976 SCF registered?

R976 SCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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