MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front to rear at rear brake pipes have a protective coating of grease at time of test
both rear brake discs pitted
oil leak from suspect diff
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both front to rear at rear brake pipes have a protective coating of grease at time of test
both rear brake discs pitted
oil leak from suspect diff
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
1 rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
squeak from offside front lower suspension-no excessive play in ball joints or bushes
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust system corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
oil leak from rear diff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs corroded
oil leak from rear diff area
osf tyre soft
rear suspension bushes starting to split
rear wiper not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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R276 TYB is a 1971 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 R276 TYB, 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 55 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R276 TYB is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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