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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R280 AEC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R280 AEC, 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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What year was R280 AEC registered?
R280 AEC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R280 AEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 AEC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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