MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 x high level brake lamp not working
Centre rear seat belt missing/removed
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside rear towards front, brake pipe end slightly twisted
Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Oil level below min mark on dipstick
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
1 x high level brake lamp not working
Centre rear seat belt missing/removed
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside rear towards front, brake pipe end slightly twisted
Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Oil level below min mark on dipstick
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate damaged slightly
Handbrake handle loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly twisted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil level LOW
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Water in header tank low
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate damaged slightly
Handbrake handle loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly twisted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil level LOW
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Water in header tank low
Both nearside side repeator and offside rear light lens steamed up
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front registration plate damaged
Hand/parking brake cover loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Nearside rear valve stem starting to deteriorate
OIL ON MIN ON DIPSTICK
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both nearside side repeator and offside rear light lens steamed up
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front registration plate damaged
Fuel pipe clip loose, underneath vehicle
Hand/parking brake cover loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear light lens damaged
OIL ON MIN ON DIPSTICK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front plate damaged but still legible
Fuel pipe clip undone
Nsf drop link worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate damaged but still legible
Fuel pipe clip undone
Handbrake cover loose
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R642 HFR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R642 HFR, 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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R642 HFR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.
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