MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 bulb in high level brake light innop
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine oil leak
front subframe corroded
light corrosion to all brake pipes
nearside rear brake disc worn(heat marks),slight binding to nearside rear wheel
slight perishing to offside rear tyre
slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight unbonding to both rear axle bushes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
1 bulb in high level brake light innop
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine oil leak
front subframe corroded
light corrosion to all brake pipes
nearside rear brake disc worn(heat marks),slight binding to nearside rear wheel
slight perishing to offside rear tyre
slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight unbonding to both rear axle bushes
corrosion to rear coil springs
cracking to o/s/r tyre wall
damage to front bumper
engine under tray loose
front number plate cracked
high handbrake travel
light corrosion to all brake pipes
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
oil leak from engine
power steering pipes damp
rear axle bushes cracking
slight binding to n/s/r wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to rear coil springs
cracking to o/s/r tyre wall
damage to front bumper
engine under tray loose
front brake discs slighty pitted
front number plate cracked
high handbrake travel
light corrosion to all brake pipes
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
oil leak from engine
power steering pipes damp
rear axle bushes cracking
slight binding to n/s/r wheel
slight play in both o/s/f lower ball joints
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear bump stops worn
n/s/r brake disc showing signs of heat [possible brake caliper fault]
o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked
rear axle bushes cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear bump stops worn
n/s/r brake disc showing signs of heat [possible brake caliper fault]
o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked
rear axle bushes cracking
1 x bulb in high level brake light inop
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
1 x bulb in high level brake light inop
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate backing deteriorated
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R205 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R205 JUM, 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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R205 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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