MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
SLIGHT N/S REAR WHEEL BRG PLAY †SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S FRONT LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT, BOOT SPLIT †FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R57 MBF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R57 MBF, 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 R57 MBF registered?
R57 MBF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R57 MBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R57 MBF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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