MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Airbag light lit.
Both front tyre's on legal limit on outer edges.
Fan belt disintegrating. Advise rectification as early as possible.
Front bumper damaged and loose.
Front number plate secured with gaffer tape on one side.
Minor fluid leak or oil / dirt on rear brake caliper, difficult to tell which as on handbrake lever.
Oil leak - front of engine.
Rear number plate de-laminated, still readable.
Slight play in N/S/F steering / suspension.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Airbag light lit.
Both front tyre's on legal limit on outer edges.
Fan belt disintegrating. Advise rectification as early as possible.
Front bumper damaged and loose.
Front number plate secured with gaffer tape on one side.
Minor fluid leak or oil / dirt on rear brake caliper, difficult to tell which as on handbrake lever.
Oil leak - front of engine.
Rear number plate de-laminated, still readable.
Slight play in N/S/F steering / suspension.
Air Bag Lamp Illuminated
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded
Rear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Air Bag Lamp Illuminated
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded
Rear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise condition of rest of top wish bone inner bushes
advise front tyres 2mm
both rear tyres 2mm
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R57 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R57 GCU, 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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R57 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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