MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted
the front calipers are both corroded but not seriously weakend
unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates
unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & joints due to them being encased in plastic
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyres are worn & starting to crack on the inner side walls no cord or ply visable
the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted
unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyres are worn & starting to crack on the inner side walls no cord or ply visable
the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted
unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all 4 tyres are starting to crack where the traed meets the outer walls. no cord or ply visable at this time.
unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all 4 tyres are starting to crack where the traed meets the outer walls. no cord or ply visable at this time.
unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside and offside front tyres are showing wear to the inner and outer edges of the tread.
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P293 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P293 FRC, 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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P293 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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