MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated-both front anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated-o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated-both front tyres low-o/s/r wheel bearings-
discs corroded
exhaust corroded
nsr door an wing damaged
oil leak on engine an gearbox
rear boot lid damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
discs corroded
exhaust corroded
nsr door an wing damaged
oil leak on engine an gearbox
rear boot lid damaged
air filter box insecure
child seat fitted at rear
n/s/front top arm ball joint rubber slit
o/s/f cv boot showing grease but no hole visible
oil leak
slight play in steering wheel
spare tyre puncured
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air filter box insecure
child seat fitted at rear
n/s/front top arm ball joint rubber slit
o/s/f cv boot showing grease but no hole visible
oil leak
slight play in steering wheel
spare tyre puncured
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brakes slightly juddering
front discs slightly worn + corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brakes slightly juddering
front discs slightly worn + corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R690 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R690 VAK, 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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R690 VAK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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