MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlights slight movement
rear suspension bushes slight perishin
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlights slight movement
rear suspension bushes slight perishin
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads are wearing thin, †offside rear tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre close to limit & †o/s/cv gaitor cracking
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre is close to legal limit
o/s/f and o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall
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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R453 DHW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R453 DHW, 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 R453 DHW registered?
R453 DHW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R453 DHW safe to buy?
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