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R249 UOA

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 UOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 148,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 143,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 143,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 139,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear discs in a poor condition

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2010 139,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear discs in a poor condition

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside outer track rod end slight play in rubber mounting

Fail 27 Aug 2009 134,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside outer track rod end slight play in rubber mounting

Pass 27 Aug 2008 121,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 107,505 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 207,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 207,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 188,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R249 UOA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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