MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 ULS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R285 ULS, 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 R285 ULS registered?
R285 ULS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R285 ULS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 ULS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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