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W61 ULM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 ULM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,354 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,891 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,588 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,316 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 19,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,897 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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W61 ULM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W61 ULM, 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 W61 ULM registered?

W61 ULM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is W61 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 ULM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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