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R291 LRH

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,476 mi
Last recorded189,476 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 LRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 189,476 miles

advise centre exhaust is corroded

advise front brake discs are corroded and pitted

advise n/s/f c.v boot is lightly weeping grease

advise o/s/r antiroll bar drop link has minor movement

advise o/s/r wheel bearing has slight movement.

advise rear discs brakes are corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 189,476 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise centre exhaust is corroded

advise front brake discs are corroded and pitted

advise n/s/f c.v boot is lightly weeping grease

advise o/s/r antiroll bar drop link has minor movement

advise o/s/r wheel bearing has slight movement.

advise rear discs brakes are corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 179,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers door hinges poor condition

engine smoking slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2013 179,626 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door hinges poor condition

engine smoking slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 163,028 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

leak from power steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2012 163,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leak from power steering rack

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 159,188 miles

general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 157,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2010 157,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 148,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension top mntgs corroded

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damage

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

petrol straps corroded

rear no plate poor condition

slight play steering columb

Fail 28 Jul 2009 148,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension top mntgs corroded

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damage

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

petrol straps corroded

rear no plate poor condition

slight play steering columb

Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,424 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2007 121,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,426 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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R291 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R291 LRH, 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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R291 LRH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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