MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake pads getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
O/S/R bump stop deterated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs corroded
Front brake pads getting low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/R bump stop deterated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SRS light ON
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads getting low
air bag light on
both front brake discs slightly worn
both rear brake discs slightly worn
slight play from both inner rack ends
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
air bag light on
both front brake discs slightly worn
both rear brake discs slightly worn
slight play from both inner rack ends
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
air bag light on
both front brake discs worn/piited
both rear brake discs worn/pitted
n/s/f tyre has damage to tyre side wall
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
both front brake discs worn/piited
both rear brake discs worn/pitted
n/s/f tyre has damage to tyre side wall
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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R405 FGR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R405 FGR, 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 R405 FGR registered?
R405 FGR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R405 FGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R405 FGR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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