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R97 EDV

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,645 mi
Last recorded212,645 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 EDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2016 212,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 203,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 178,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 163,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 149,747 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,886 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R97 EDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R97 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R97 EDV registered?

R97 EDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R97 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 EDV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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