MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
engine oil level dipstick housing broken
nearside track rod end has slight free play at fixing
steering wheel column has slight movement at top mount
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
engine oil level dipstick housing broken
steering wheel column has slight movement at top mount
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake imbalance 20%
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R249 KAD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R249 KAD, 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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R249 KAD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1997.
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