MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
877,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f indicator insecure
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R253 ADL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R253 ADL, 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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R253 ADL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R253 ADL safe to buy?
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