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R28 WEC

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 WEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,146 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 62,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 59,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,986 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 58,521 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,448 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2017 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,988 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,977 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs corroded on inside

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,161 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,551 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R28 WEC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R28 WEC, 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 R28 WEC registered?

R28 WEC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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