MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
minor damage to the front numberplate
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
minor damage to the front numberplate
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly
Battery insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both offside and nearside windscreen wiperblades split but still able to clear the screen at the time of the test
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both offside and nearside windscreen wiperblades split but still able to clear the screen at the time of the test
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn unevenly no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test
dampness around the rear fuel hose near the fuel tank no sign of any leakage at the time of the test
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn unevenly no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test
dampness around the rear fuel hose near the fuel tank no sign of any leakage at the time of the test
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
damage to the offside front wing no sharp edges at the time of the test
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
minor damage to the outer wall of the offside rear tyre
trima fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
windscreen wiperblades starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
damage to the offside front wing no sharp edges at the time of the test
minor damage to the nearside outer sill
minor damage to the outer wall of the offside rear tyre
trima fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
windscreen wiperblades starting to perish
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning lamp staying on
both front wiperblades starting to perish
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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R221 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R221 ULT, 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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R221 ULT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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