MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
advise deteriation to nearside front cv gaitor at time of test
advise slight deteriation to both front lower link arm ( banana arm ) bushes at time of test
advise slight leak to offside rear shock absorber at time of test
advise deteriation to nearside front cv gaitor at time of test ( owner is advised on condition )
vise one of the wheelstuds nearside front feels loose at time of test ( owner is advised to check )
advise play detected to offside front upper front ball joint at time of test ( owner advised replacement may be required shortly )
advise surface rust to inner / outer faces on rear brake discs at time of test ( owner advised replacement may be required shortly )
advise front exhaust section noisy ( not blowing ) at time of test
advise nearside exterior mirror damaged ( offside and interior fitted ) at time of test
advise nearside front roadwheel with dislodged wheel stud at time of test
advise slight play in nearside front lower / front ball joint at time of test
advise slight play in nearside front upper / back ball joint at time of test
advise surface rust to both rear outer faces of brake discs at time of test
advise wiperblade control faulty / sticking arm at time of test
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
advise nearside front suspension creaking ( full inspection carried out / no defects found )
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R443 MSL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R443 MSL, 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 R443 MSL registered?
R443 MSL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R443 MSL safe to buy?
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