MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear wheel bent and distorted
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside headlamp lower mounting braket broken/ Headlamp is still secure
Offside track rod end rubber boot holed
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine damp with oil
front brakes slightly inbalanced 30%
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag lamp on
o/s/f brake disc slight judder
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 UAW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R198 UAW, 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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R198 UAW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R198 UAW safe to buy?
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