MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust heatshield loose and rattling
some corrosion on front subframe
some play in rear wheelbearings
rear suspension low ?
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension low ?
rear springs loose when suspension hanging
some play in rear wheelbearings
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear springs loose when suspension hanging
some play in rear wheelbearings
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake hose ends slightly rusty
chips in windscreen
rear discsd slightly poor
slight front brake judder
slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear strut boots u/s
screen damage in zone a but is contained to 10mm
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R407 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R407 VDV, 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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R407 VDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R407 VDV safe to buy?
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