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R158 SDV

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,668 mi
Last recorded65,668 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,668 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Mar 2022 65,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,587 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,405 miles

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

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

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

Headlight beam image slightly deteriorated

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

Perishing to N/S/F tyre and lower on edges (2.5mm within the centre 3/4)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to O/S/R brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlight beam image slightly deteriorated

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

Perishing to N/S/F tyre and lower on edges (2.5mm within the centre 3/4)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to O/S/R brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,942 miles

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

Headlight beam images slightly deteriorated

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

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

Slight bind to o,s,r brake

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,072 miles

some deterioration to nearside front outer cv boot

1x section of centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,890 miles

1 x nearside front washer jet blocked

1x section of centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre 2mm and slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,644 miles

1x section of centre stop light not working

slight fading to rear number plate

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,125 miles

1x offside front washer jet blocked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front track rod end boots split

both front tyres 2mm in centre three quarters tread . below 1.6mm on edges

offside front anti-roll bar ball joint boot split

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in nearside front track rod end

some cracking to offside front brake flexi

Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1x offside front washer jet blocked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front track rod end boots split

both front tyres 2mm in centre three quarters tread . below 1.6mm on edges

offside front anti-roll bar ball joint boot split

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

some cracking to offside front brake flexi

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,014 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,063 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,729 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R158 SDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R158 SDV, 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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R158 SDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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