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R43 VWL

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 162,439 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,333 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2021 150,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

indicator lense damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 143,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 137,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged inner cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,766 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,761 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,939 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,551 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R43 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R43 VWL, 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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R43 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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