MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator insecure Offside and Nearside front indicators loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside front and Nearside front ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside, rear sub-frame and surrounding components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Some underbody components and prescribed areas corroded, but not considered excessive at time of test
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s. (1.2.1 (e))
Front Bumper insecure n/s and o/s. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bumper damaged but secure
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bumper damaged but secure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover and under tray fitted
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front tyre cracking
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gearbox mount loose nut missing
n/s wiper deteorated
both front anti roll bar link arms have slighyt play
both trackrod end rubber boots deteriated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front anti roll bar link arms have slighyt play
both trackrod end rubber boots deteriated
offside gearbox mounting insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R56 AAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R56 AAV, 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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R56 AAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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