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R607 CET

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

200,493 mi
Last recorded200,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 CET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 200,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2020 194,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 181,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 171,521 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 171,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

fuel tank strap has corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 161,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated intermediate (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 161,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated intermediate (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated intermediate (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 149,715 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear diff oil seals leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2016 146,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to visually confirm condition of brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2 - 3mm - bald on inner - 195/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly, refitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to visually confirm condition of brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,622 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 129,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,226 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 123,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,049 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 119,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 114,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 114,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,727 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 111,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,490 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 104,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2005 95,941 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 95,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R607 CET is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R607 CET, 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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R607 CET is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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