MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
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R148 EBD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R148 EBD, 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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What year was R148 EBD registered?
R148 EBD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R148 EBD safe to buy?
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