MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both head light reflectors worn
Centre exaust worn & repaired
Both rear tyres & front o/side cracking
All chassis areas showing signs of corrosion.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracks developing in centre tread bands . 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear rear suspension components corroded .
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre tread slightly miss shapped / recommend replacement . / 195/65/r15 / . (5.2.3 (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on . (7.1.6 (a))
Rear rear suspension components corroded .
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded on edges
signs of heat on n/s/r brake disc / over heated got hot / discoloured
underside / components showing general corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f top suspension arm (front one of two) ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking petrol / dripping (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s hand brake inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop / cable bunched up (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake travel excessive / no reserve travel / hand brake poss snapped during brake roller test (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded on edges
signs of heat on n/s/r brake disc / over heated got hot / discoloured
underside / components showing general corrosion
coil springs corroded / advanced in places
exhaust emissions reading slightly eratic
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar link arms ball joints becoming slightly weak / adv to replace / no knocking
front bumper n/s + o/s corners slightly insecure / sticking out slightly adv attention
fuel tank straps corroded
underside / components showing general corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm ball joint worn / arm is rear one of two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split (8.2.2)
coil springs corroded / advanced in places
exhaust emissions reading slightly eratic
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar link arms ball joints becoming slightly weak / adv to replace / no knocking
front bumper n/s + o/s corners slightly insecure / sticking out slightly adv attention
fuel tank straps corroded
underside / components showing general corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint leaking (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting corroded and broken (7.1.1)
Aircon pump belt shredded and displaced, requires further investigation
Both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside longitudinal to flex brake pipe corroded
Offside longitudinal to flex brake pipe corroded
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Aircon pump belt shredded and displaced, requires further investigation
Both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside longitudinal to flex brake pipe corroded
Offside longitudinal to flex brake pipe corroded
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
child seat fitted near side rear / unable to check seat belt fully
off side mirror glass cracked
slight blow front exhaust flex
slight wear to front brake discs
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
air bag light on
child seat fitted near side rear / unable to check seat belt fully
off side mirror glass cracked
slight blow front exhaust flex
slight wear to front brake discs
both rear flexible brake hose slight corrosion to ferrules
nearsife front indicator slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear flexible brake hose slight corrosion to ferrules
nearsife front indicator slightly discoloured
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil low
fine cracks to both front brake flexes
front suspension rear upper arm inner most bush not central near side
off outer c/v gaiter cracking
engine oil low
fine cracks to both front brake flexes
front suspension rear upper arm inner most bush not central near side
off outer c/v gaiter cracking
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake flexs fine cracks
front brake discs slight wear
near side front tyre 2 mm outer edge
near side rear brake ferrel rusted
off side c/v gaiter cracking
rear brake discs slight corrosion
wipers slight smear
both front brake flexs fine cracks
front brake discs slight wear
near side front tyre 2 mm outer edge
near side rear brake ferrel rusted
off side c/v gaiter cracking
rear brake discs slight corrosion
wipers slight smear
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres close to legal limit
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R242 LTL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 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 R242 LTL, 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 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R242 LTL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1998.
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