MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested Due to oil level and leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. stiff and only locks in far back position only (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm due to stepping of tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm due to stepping of tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm perishing and looks like it has a temporary plug in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated with slight play
Oil leak strong advise ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears are corroding (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both rears corroding (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective no or little pressure ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen also has a scratch but not affecting view (8.3.1a)
battery insecure but not likely to go any where due to location
small exhaust blow from front joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all top front suspension arm inner bushes split
small exhaust blow from front joint
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has puncture
slight exhaust blow at front joint
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has puncture
slight exhaust blow at front joint
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
chip in screen
idle slightly eratic
nsf tyre cut but not to plye
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery insecure
chip in screen
idle slightly eratic
nsf tyre cut but not to plye
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre has been run flat
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear suspension bushes worn
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 R256 SOK, 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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R256 SOK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 1997.
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