MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
cambelt history
noise on off side rear wheel
seat belt stalk cover missing
wiper switch faulty
both rear tyres cracking
play in o/s/f suspension arm
reverse lights not working
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
spare tyre flat
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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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R552 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R552 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 R552 BDA registered?
R552 BDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R552 BDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R552 BDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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