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R203 STF

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

478,720 mi
Last recorded478,720 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 STF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 478,720 miles

all brake discs corroded & in poor condition

all brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread

n/s/r tyre tread low

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2018 478,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all brake discs corroded & in poor condition

all brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread

n/s/r tyre tread low

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2018 478,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 5 Oct 2017 470,315 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting poor

suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2017 470,221 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs corroded and worn

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting poor

suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2016 458,676 miles

all brake hoses in poor condition

free play in rear wheel bearings

offside rear tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

suspension bushes weak and perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2016 458,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all brake hoses in poor condition

free play in rear wheel bearings

offside rear tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

suspension bushes weak and perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 445,493 miles

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust rusty

free play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2015 445,493 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust rusty

free play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2014 432,525 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

all tyres just legal

exhaust rusty

offside cv boot in very poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2014 432,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs rusty and worn

all tyres just legal

exhaust rusty

offside cv boot in very poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 419,959 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

all tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2012 406,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 392,436 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f top suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2010 381,566 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 367,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 367,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 348,818 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2007 324,621 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 324,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both offside top arm bushes pulling out

Pass 26 Oct 2006 302,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper worn

o/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 10 Nov 2005 278,898 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2005 278,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs very rusty

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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R203 STF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R203 STF, 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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R203 STF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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