MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering rack body wet
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
steering rack body wet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine under cover insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine under cover insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R479 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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What year was R479 NDV registered?
R479 NDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R479 NDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R479 NDV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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