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R341 OUS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,449 mi
Last recorded165,449 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 OUS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 165,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear pads low

Fail 13 Apr 2016 165,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 157,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 151,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 147,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre silencer corroding

corrosion to brake discs

fuel filter corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

offside front top rear arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 147,245 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre silencer corroding

corrosion to brake discs

fuel filter corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

offside front top rear arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 146,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 146,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 146,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear exhaust box quite badly corroded and has a slight blow ok at time of test

colant level on min

exhaust cat showing signs of corrsion

exhaust system at cat to centre joint has a slight cuff

exhaust system in general quite corroded with some slight blows / chuffs ok at time of test

slight oil leaks over / gearbox areas

small hole in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 1 Sep 2010 138,269 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 138,269 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 126,362 miles

Slight play in N/S/F Upper rear suspension arm.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 126,362 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F Upper rear suspension arm.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 115,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 115,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 105,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,878 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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R341 OUS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R341 OUS, 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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R341 OUS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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