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R162 ETL

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

395,084 mi
Last recorded395,084 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 395,084 miles

front brake discs heavily worn.

front bumper loose.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front shock absorber has no damping action.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 394,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs heavily worn.

front bumper loose.

offside front shock absorber has no damping action.

oil leak.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 370,840 miles

both rear shock absorbers seeping fluid

heavy engine oil leakes

suspension soft all round

Fail 25 Nov 2014 370,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers seeping fluid

heavy engine oil leakes

suspension soft all round

Fail 20 Nov 2013 335,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 335,877 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 307,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 307,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 297,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 279,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 251,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower ball joint rubber split.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 226,820 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 226,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 196,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 183,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 183,596 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 168,725 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 152,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 152,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R162 ETL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R162 ETL, 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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R162 ETL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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