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R195 EMV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

185,614 mi
Last recorded185,614 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 EMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 185,614 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 184,703 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 184,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 182,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 178,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 177,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 175,475 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 175,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 168,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 162,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 160,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 151,442 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 151,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 138,901 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 138,901 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 131,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 127,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 121,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 118,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 97,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 93,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 91,012 miles

condition of rear brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2007 91,012 miles

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

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

condition of rear brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,366 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 81,366 miles

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

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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R195 EMV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R195 EMV, 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 R195 EMV registered?

R195 EMV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R195 EMV safe to buy?

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