MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both track rod end inner rubber bondings getting worn
brake pipes to rear getting corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust getting corroded
front drop links getting worn
front subframe getting corroded
nearside front spring end coil cracked
offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges
rear beam bushes getting worn
some play steering rack
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both track rod end inner rubber bondings getting worn
brake pipes to rear getting corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust getting corroded
front drop links getting worn
front subframe getting corroded
rear beam bushes getting worn
some play steering rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
fuel tank appears to be damp but no signs of a leak
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight diesel leak at rear
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake caliper damp
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Side walls damaged on both front tyres
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear caliper damp
Side walls damaged on both front tyres
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R348 ODV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R348 ODV, 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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R348 ODV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R348 ODV safe to buy?
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