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V5 OFR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,479 mi
Last recorded155,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 OFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 155,479 miles

corrotion on exhaurst link pipes. / bacb box noisy.

front tyres worn very low.

n/s/f trackrod end has slight play seek replacement asap.

surface corrotion on brake discs / pads to be checked all round.

Pass 28 May 2008 134,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 115,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,680 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V5 OFR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V5 OFR, 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

How do I check the history of V5 OFR?

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What year was V5 OFR registered?

V5 OFR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is V5 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 OFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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