MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor + behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot doesnt open
Offside Front beam pattern weak
brake fluid poor condition
engine oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front beam pattern weak
brake fluid poor condition
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fluid around offside front components but no visable leaks found
Battery insecure
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf wiper poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
oil leak
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear no plate poor condition
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear no plate poor condition
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wear and corrosion front and rear discs
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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R118 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R118 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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What year was R118 VLW registered?
R118 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R118 VLW safe to buy?
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