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R128 ULT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

229,747 mi
Last recorded229,747 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 ULT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 229,747 miles

chip windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2015 229,677 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

chip windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 220,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

chip windscreen

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside rear shocker leak

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 220,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

chip windscreen

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside rear shocker leak

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 210,415 miles

both front roll bar links worn

chip windscreen

knock front suspension

Fail 10 Jun 2013 210,413 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip windscreen

knock front suspension

Pass 13 Jun 2012 203,924 miles

front indicator bulbs pale

knock nearside front top suspension arm

air con pipe damage

offside rear pads and disc worn to limit

part of centre stop not working

Pass 14 Jun 2011 195,658 miles

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

chip windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

offside front roll bar link worn

offside front wing damage (recommend repair)

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

part of centre stop not working

service indicator on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 195,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

chip windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

offside front roll bar link worn

offside front wing damage (recommend repair)

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

part of centre stop not working

service indicator on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 179,876 miles

rear tyres perished

service indicator on

Fail 16 Mar 2010 179,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

service indicator on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 170,829 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 170,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 161,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 151,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 151,407 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 135,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R128 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R128 ULT, 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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R128 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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