MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in offside front tie rod
severe oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight play at near side rear wheel bearing
slight play at off side front wheel
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust braket broken but still secure
oil leak
play at near side front drop link
slight play at off side front wheel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust braket broken but still secure
oil leak
play at near side front drop link
slight play at off side front wheel
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R201 TSL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 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 R201 TSL, 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 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R201 TSL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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