MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
fuel tank strap rusty
rear axle beam rusty
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise rear axle corroded
surface corrosion on n/s/r disc +n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
surface corrosion on n/s/r disc +n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate deteriorateing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate deteriorateing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R164 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R164 OCJ, 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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R164 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R164 OCJ safe to buy?
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