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R982 TLR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 TLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 126,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr light cracked

rear numberplate delaminated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 121,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,514 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 119,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 110,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 98,696 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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R982 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R982 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 R982 TLR registered?

R982 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R982 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 TLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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