MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight movement to battery but cant go anywhere
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cuts in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cuts in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R117 VLW, 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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R117 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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