MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front body slight damage
towbar electrical sockets insecurely mounted
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front body slight damage
towbar electrical sockets insecurely mounted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs have corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs have corrosion
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R618 XJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R618 XJW, 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 R618 XJW registered?
R618 XJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R618 XJW safe to buy?
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