MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly pitted
front brake discs slightly worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly pitted
front brake discs slightly worn
rear discs slightly pitted
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 DTX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R455 DTX, 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 R455 DTX registered?
R455 DTX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R455 DTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 DTX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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