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R112 MWN

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 MWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubbers are starting to split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top link arm inner bushes are starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubbers are starting to split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top link arm inner bushes are starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,301 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,300 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 44,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,836 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking and splitting between tread pattern.

NSF tyre outer edge is wearing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF lower bent arm inner mounting bush is creaking and squeeking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to show signs of cracking and perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All 4 tyres are cracking and splitting between tread pattern.

NSF tyre outer edge is wearing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF lower bent arm inner mounting bush is creaking and squeeking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to show signs of cracking and perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,492 miles

NSF/OSF bent lower arms are starting to creak.

NSR/OSR tyres are cracking between tread pattern.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,496 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,445 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 16,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,768 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,355 miles

front wipers smearing screen

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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R112 MWN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R112 MWN, 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 R112 MWN registered?

R112 MWN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R112 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 MWN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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