MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,177 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 WKE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R178 WKE, 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 R178 WKE registered?
R178 WKE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1997.
Is R178 WKE safe to buy?
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