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R121 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,993 mi
Last recorded135,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 135,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and rear door lower trims missing

Nearside Front door stiff to open

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity lower than the offside

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged,and loose

Offside Front drivers Seat back cushion damaged

Offside Front drivers door trim damaged, loose and protruding, recommend repair or removal

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded causing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle mounting rubbers are staring to deteriorate and separate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn causing free play in mountings (2.2.2 (b))

battery loose

boot lock sticking

corrosion around and on rear beam axle

oil leaks

power steering noisy and becomes slightly heavy sometimes, worn but unable to identify an actual cause

Fail 23 Jan 2019 135,993 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and completely bald on edges, nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and rear door lower trims missing

Nearside Front door stiff to open

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity lower than the offside

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged,and loose

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on edges nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers Seat back cushion damaged

Offside Front drivers door trim damaged, loose and protruding, recommend repair or removal

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded causing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle mounting rubbers are staring to deteriorate and separate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn causing free play in mountings (2.2.2 (b))

battery loose

boot lock sticking

corrosion around and on rear beam axle

exhaust system heavily corroded

oil leaks

power steering noisy and becomes slightly heavy sometimes, worn but unable to identify an actual cause

Pass 19 Feb 2018 134,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 157,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 132,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front upper rear suspension arm dust cover in poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system rusty

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2015 128,404 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking from front suspension when driving on ramp

Pass 4 Jan 2014 125,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Dec 2013 125,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

when testing lights,horn and wipers,they did not operate for they first 30 seconds of switching igntion on,this may need further investigation

Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,852 miles

steering column small play

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery insercure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,806 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,763 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 104,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,160 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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R121 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R121 RBW, 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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R121 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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