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R68 MWN

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,998 mi
Last recorded184,998 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 MWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 184,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

possible intermittent fault with headlight switch or relay

Fail 5 Sep 2013 184,998 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

possible intermittent fault with headlight switch or relay

Pass 17 Jul 2012 167,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

glow plug light flashing

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 166,634 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

glow plug light flashing

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 151,228 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 151,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 137,415 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 126,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 123,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 123,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 119,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 119,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 113,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 102,532 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 102,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R68 MWN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R68 MWN, 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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R68 MWN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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