MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear axle bushes are deteriorated and rubber to metal bonding starting to fail
Light scratches to front screen
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear number plate deteriorating recommend new plate
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
damage to outer body of vehicle
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front wipers smearing
Both rear axle bushes are deteriorated and rubber to metal bonding starting to fail
Light scratches to front screen
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear number plate deteriorating recommend new plate
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
damage to outer body of vehicle
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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R454 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R454 FGJ, 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 R454 FGJ registered?
R454 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R454 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R454 FGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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