MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper back arms (2.4.G.2)
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper back arms (2.4.G.2)
rear axle oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear axle slight leak
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear axle slight leak
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear axle oil leak
Rear chassis legs corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear axle oil leak
Rear chassis legs corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around rear differential
nearside front inner steering rack slight play in joint
slight play offside front steering track rod end balljoint
undertray insecure one side
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE CLOST TO GOING THROUGH TO EXPOSE PLY/CORD
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around rear differential
nearside front inner steering rack slight play in joint
slight play offside front steering track rod end balljoint
undertray insecure one side
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES
nearside rear and offside front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode
oil leak around rear differential
slight play nearside front inner steering rack arm
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES
nearside rear and offside front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode
oil leak around rear differential
slight play nearside front inner steering rack arm
excess corrosion & wear to front brake disc's
excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
excess corrosion & wear to front brake disc's
excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
rear tyres worn / deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
outher ball jounts to be re-tested
rear tyres worn / deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyre walls cracking
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R401 GGK, 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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R401 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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