MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,253 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides front (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre wearing edges
Offside Rear tyre wearing edges
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides front (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre wearing edges
Offside Rear tyre wearing edges
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has perishing cracks
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has perishing cracks
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
plastic cover top of the engine and under the floor
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R429 RFP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R429 RFP, 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 R429 RFP registered?
R429 RFP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R429 RFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R429 RFP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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