MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wiper blades are deterioating.
brake pipes;both front to rear,nearside front and offside front are deterioating.
drivers rear view mirror glass cracked.
exhaust front section flexy joint weeping gasses.
offside front track rod end has play.
play at nearside front top,front and rear arm joints.
play at offside front bottom front arm joint.
rear number plate deterioating.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wiper blades are deterioating.
brake pipes;both front to rear,nearside front and offside front are deterioating.
drivers rear view mirror glass cracked.
exhaust front section flexy joint weeping gasses.
offside front track rod end has play.
play at nearside front top,front and rear arm joints.
play at offside front bottom front arm joint.
rear number plate deterioating.
O/s rear view mirror slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear view mirror slightly damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front registration plate slightly damaged
offside front mirror slightly damaged
offside front spring not correctly fitted, fowling strut top mounting
rear registratioin plate slightly deteriorated
Front No plate condition
O/s/f door mirror glass cracked.
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front No plate condition
O/s/f door mirror glass cracked.
o/s/f & o/s/r seat belts slow in recoiling.
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R643 CDS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey 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 R643 CDS, 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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R643 CDS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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