MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Cracks in front light clusters
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cracks in front bumper
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Cracks in front light clusters
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cracks in front bumper
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
child seat fitted nsf not permitting full adult seat belt inspection.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R237 EAE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R237 EAE, 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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What year was R237 EAE registered?
R237 EAE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R237 EAE safe to buy?
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