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R443 NWP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 NWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 152,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F CV boot leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F track rod end inner rubber has slight movement

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Rear diff area ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 140,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F CV boot leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F track rod end inner rubber has slight movement

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Rear diff area ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,699 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

N/S/R tyre showing signs of run flat damage

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,374 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R tyre showing signs of run flat damage

Oil leak

Steering column has play in top bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,374 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R tyre showing signs of run flat damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Steering column has play in top bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,484 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

oil leak from rear differential

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,887 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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R443 NWP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R443 NWP, 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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R443 NWP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R443 NWP 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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