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YIL 1629

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,799 mi
Last recorded125,799 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1629
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 120,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,151 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 111,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,650 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 105,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,800 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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YIL 1629 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YIL 1629, 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 YIL 1629?

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What year was YIL 1629 registered?

YIL 1629 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is YIL 1629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 1629 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIL 1629 have outstanding finance?

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