MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front brake discs in very poor condition on inner surface
nearside rear tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread
offside rear tyre worn low
slight movement in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs in very poor condition on inner surface
nearside rear tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread
offside rear tyre worn low
slight movement in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag light on
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag light on
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag warning light is staying on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag warning light is staying on
air bag warning light staying on
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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R218 KDF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R218 KDF, 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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R218 KDF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1997.
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