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R118 VLW

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,380 mi
Last recorded251,380 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 251,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 250,859 miles

Offside Front beam pattern weak

brake fluid poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 250,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 246,077 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 235,648 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 224,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 214,094 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 201,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 190,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 179,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 168,753 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 157,702 miles

fluid around offside front components but no visable leaks found

Pass 15 Sep 2010 143,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 130,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 119,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 119,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,283 miles

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.

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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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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R118 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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