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R980 DKN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 DKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 173,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 165,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 158,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 153,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 149,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,363 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 145,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 133,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 116,741 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 116,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 109,724 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 109,680 miles

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

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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R980 DKN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R980 DKN, 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 R980 DKN registered?

R980 DKN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R980 DKN safe to buy?

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