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R988 XVR

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 XVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 85,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,460 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 84,460 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,691 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 83,691 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,281 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,772 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,623 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear nearside offside inner brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,933 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

front nearside offside tyre treads wor on inner edges

offside reverse light not working

rear nearside offside brake discs becoming badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,277 miles

rear number plate fading and slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 47,075 miles

Nearside Front 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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R988 XVR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 XVR, 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 R988 XVR registered?

R988 XVR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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