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W2 OFR

1997 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,325 mi
Last recorded136,325 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 OFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2014 136,325 miles

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

Nearside indicator lamp slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 136,325 miles

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

Nearside indicator lamp slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,607 miles

3 NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE 195/65/15

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT 195/65/15

N/S/F CV GAITOR HAS SMALL HOLE

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED LENS TAPE FITTED

Fail 26 Apr 2013 121,607 miles

3 NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE 195/65/15

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT 195/65/15

N/S/F CV GAITOR HAS SMALL HOLE

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED LENS TAPE FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 110,906 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 109,594 miles

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

Front and rear discs worn.

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2010 105,609 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 102,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damage to fuel pipes

damage to o/s sill & flooring

front no plate loose

section of centre stop lamp not working

underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,027 miles

1 bulb out on centre stop light

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,461 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 87,461 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,782 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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W2 OFR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W2 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.

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W2 OFR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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