MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front swivel (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front swivel (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front swivel (2.4.G.2)
Battery not secure, but unlikely to fall out of its box
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leaks
Possible ABS fault but light operates as required
rear suspension feels soft when driving
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery not secure, but unlikely to fall out of its box
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear suspension feels soft when driving
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
The ABS system can be felt to operate when maneuvering the vehicle at low speeds. Warning light works normally. Advise ABS checked.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both rear wheel rims are slightly buckled
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both rear wheel rims are slightly buckled
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
number plate cracked
number plate cracked
both rear discs corroding
front number platew cracked
nearside front disc starting to corrode
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear discs corroding
front number platew cracked
nearside front disc starting to corrode
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
play in offside front top ball joint (strong advise)
play in offside rear wheel bearing (strong advise)
rear tyres are getting low
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate cracked
play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
play in offside front top ball joint (strong advise)
play in offside rear wheel bearing (strong advise)
rear tyres are getting low
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
see advisory sheet
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing
both rear hub bearings have play
front number plate cracked
exhaust showing signs of age
front number plate is cracked
rear tyres are low on tread
slight movement in nearside track rod end
slight oil leak
small chips in screen
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R533 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R533 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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R533 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 1997.
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