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R123 FBR

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 FBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low outer tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre wearing low also cracking in tread pattern.

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 102,952 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread patterns.

travel on foot brake.

under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front flexible brake hose cracked.

both front tyres cracking in tread patterns.

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,253 miles

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

Nearside rear lense slightly cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Mid-section exhaust blowing slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,576 miles

engine under plastic tray fitted..

exhaust box outer steel skin corroded, above rear axle

oil leaks on engine..

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,576 miles

engine under plastic tray fitted...

exhaust box outer steel skin corroded, above rear axle..

oil leaks on engine..

Fail 23 Mar 2013 39,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine under plastic tray fitted...

exhaust box outer steel skin corroded, above rear axle..

oil leaks on engine..

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,386 miles

rear exhaust corroded..

windscreen marked..

Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low, plus both rear brakes slightly binding..

rear exhaust corroded..

windscreen marked..

Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 87,368 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,855 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 76,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,714 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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R123 FBR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R123 FBR, 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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R123 FBR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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