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R452 NDV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 NDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 108,402 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn low 2.6mm & very low on edges on raised tread

O/S/R tyre worn low 2.4mm

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

PAS hose damp at fluid tank

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

park brake lever handle trim insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,402 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn low 2.6mm & very low on edges on raised tread

O/S/R tyre worn low 2.4mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

PAS hose damp at fluid tank

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

park brake lever handle trim insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2013 104,867 miles

Both front tyres low on edges (raised shoulder tyres)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

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

Rear brake pipes undersealed unable to see condition of pipes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,236 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front flexibe exhaust pipe deteriorated but not leaking

offside front brake disc corroded inside edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 2 Feb 2012 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front flexibe exhaust pipe deteriorated but not leaking

offside front brake disc corroded inside edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,166 miles

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)

n/s o/s front brake discs pitted

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

noise from o/s front lower suspension area

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,351 miles

front discs & pads worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,725 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,173 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,835 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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R452 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R452 NDV, 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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R452 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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