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R990 MRU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,435 mi
Last recorded167,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 MRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 167,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 167,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 156,662 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front disc's are rusty and pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 156,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front disc's are rusty and pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 151,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 144,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 137,851 miles

O/S/F INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARMS

Fail 25 Jun 2008 137,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARMS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 129,423 miles

airbag light staying on.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 129,423 miles

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

airbag light staying on.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 121,057 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT CV BOOT WEEPING GREASE. †SLIGHT FREE PLAY ON HANDBRAKE. †

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 121,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front cv boot weeping grease.

slight free play on handbrake.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 116,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R990 MRU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R990 MRU, 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 R990 MRU registered?

R990 MRU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R990 MRU safe to buy?

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