MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,948 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 MBF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R43 MBF, 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 R43 MBF registered?
R43 MBF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R43 MBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R43 MBF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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