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R56 AAV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,425 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 85,945 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,899 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,853 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,848 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,049 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,047 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,466 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,182 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,309 miles

gearbox mount loose nut missing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,150 miles

n/s wiper deteorated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,556 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms have slighyt play

both trackrod end rubber boots deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,390 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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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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