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R36 UBW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,770 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,425 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,827 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,827 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,941 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 84,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,306 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 68,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 64,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,531 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,979 miles

Advise bulkhead drain tubes

Advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Advise offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,859 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL TO TREAD AREA DETERIORATED (SIGNS OF TYRE BEING RUN DEFLATED)

OUTER WALLS ON BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATING

Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,205 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres are perished

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres are perished

offside rear brake slightly binding on

plenum chaber full of water

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,826 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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R36 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R36 UBW, 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 R36 UBW registered?

R36 UBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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