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R393 KCU

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 KCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer sleeve corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2020 75,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer sleeve corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,886 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

front+rear brake backing plates corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,886 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

front+rear brake backing plates corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front/rear underfloor to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split ( reinforcement exposed) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front/rear underfloor to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,242 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,869 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,869 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,201 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,201 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,838 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,521 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,264 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,833 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 40,908 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,908 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,421 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,603 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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R393 KCU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R393 KCU, 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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R393 KCU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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