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R126 RBW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,997 mi
Last recorded137,997 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,997 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and on 3m

n/s front wiper blade slightly loose

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

reverse light not working

slight play to n/s front link end

Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake pad friction martial insecure (1.1.21 (c))

slight play to n/s front link end

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and on 3m

n/s front wiper blade slightly loose

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake discs show wear/scoring and corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2018 136,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake discs show wear/scoring and corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,960 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,987 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 127,987 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,925 miles

fan belt loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in screen

noise from rear brakes on rbt

Fail 14 Feb 2011 116,388 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in screen

noise from rear brakes on rbt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 113,314 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 111,631 miles

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

fan belt loose

smell of fuel no leakage apparent

Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,802 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 107,796 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 107,398 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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R126 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R126 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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R126 RBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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