MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight imbalance in front brakes slight play in n/s bottom ball joint rear bushes and n/s rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight play in n/s bottom ball joint and rear bushes and n/s rear wheel bearing
o/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R23 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R23 RFC, 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 R23 RFC registered?
R23 RFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R23 RFC safe to buy?
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