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R119 GWR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 GWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,368 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2016 90,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,735 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 71,690 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,658 miles

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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R119 GWR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R119 GWR, 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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R119 GWR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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