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R994 TLR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,089 mi
Last recorded125,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 TLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 125,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,794 miles

n/s rear inner disc pad low

slight binding o/s and n/s rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,107 miles

advise front rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,205 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 64,456 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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R994 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R994 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 R994 TLR registered?

R994 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R994 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 TLR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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