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R981 KDF

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,043 mi
Last recorded156,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 KDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2013 156,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 156,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 151,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 149,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 149,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 145,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,752 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 141,752 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 138,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 134,446 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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R981 KDF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R981 KDF, 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 R981 KDF registered?

R981 KDF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R981 KDF safe to buy?

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