MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres sidewalls have slight cracking
various in stone chips in zone a and b of windscreen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres sidewalls have slight cracking
various in stone chips in zone a and b of windscreen
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyre tread depths on 2mm
slight play in both rear wheel hubs
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyre tread depths on 2mm
slight play in both rear wheel hubs
Wear in both front brake discs. †
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
unable to inspect condition of front or rear brake pads
wear in both front brake discs
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R170 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R170 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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R170 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R170 ULT safe to buy?
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