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R976 TLR

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 TLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,177 miles

Exhaust centre and rear corroded.

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint blowing and broken.

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread.

Nearside rear tyre deforming on the inner edge.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread.

Play in offside front anti roll bar drop link.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Unable to check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 97,158 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre and rear corroded.

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint blowing and broken.

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread.

Nearside rear tyre deforming on the inner edge.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Unable to check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,991 miles

Advise: OSF steering upper arm inner bushes beginning to perish

Advise: OSR & NSR damper boots perished

Advise: exhaust centre silencer corroding along seam

Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 74,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R976 TLR, 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 TLR registered?

R976 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R976 TLR safe to buy?

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