MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
bulkhead (engine bay) full of water
battery slightly loose and tray corroded- water sat in bulk head- suspect drains blocked
engine undertray fitted
front wiper blades just starting to split
nail in outer edge of tread of nearside rear tyre
nearside front outer cv gaiter perished and just starting to leak grease
offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit and nail in tread(strong advise)
play in nearside front suspension lower front ball joint
power steering fluid level on minimum
rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer face(strong advise)
slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs
slight play in nearside front suspension upper rear ball joint
stonechips in front screen
upper stop lamp inoperative
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
stonechips in front screen
upper stop lamp inoperative
battery slightly loose and tray corroded- water sat in bulk head- suspect drains blocked
engine undertray fitted
exhaust centre and rear corroded and minor blows evident from cat to centre joint sleeve and tailpipe on exit from box(strong advise)
front wiper blades just starting to split
nail in outer edge of tread of nearside rear tyre
nearside front outer cv gaiter perished and just starting to leak grease
offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit and nail in tread(strong advise)
play in nearside front suspension lower front ball joint
power steering fluid level on minimum
rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer face(strong advise)
slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs
slight play in nearside front suspension upper rear ball joint
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
pin hole o.s outer cv boot
slight imbalance front brakes
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
pin hole o.s outer cv boot
scuttle full of water,suspect drain blocked
slight imbalance front brakes
All four top suspension arm bushes perished and cracked
Plastic handle on handbrake loose
Rear brake discs rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front disc pads getting low.
rear discs corroding.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
front disc pads getting low.
rear discs corroding.
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R649 OTH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R649 OTH, 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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R649 OTH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 1997.
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