MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S and N/S trim damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Missfire
O/S and N/S trim damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
cross membre under car twisted and insecure on r/h side (not structural)
exhaust centre box outer skin coroded
rear number plate slightly water damaged and faded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
cross membre under car twisted and insecure on r/h side (not structural)
exhaust centre box outer skin coroded
rear number plate slightly water damaged and faded
FRONT INDICATORS FADED
Gearbox very noisy on road test
OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS CRACKED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE OIL LOW TOPPED UP WITH CUSTOMERS OWN OIL
FRONT INDICATORS FADED
OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS CRACKED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
middle silenser getting thin and starting to corode
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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R449 NWP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R449 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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What year was R449 NWP registered?
R449 NWP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.
Is R449 NWP safe to buy?
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