MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear bumper damaged but no sharp protruding edges
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear bumper damaged but no sharp protruding edges
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R496 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R496 BDA, 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 R496 BDA registered?
R496 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R496 BDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R496 BDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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