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R733 MNP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,187 mi
Last recorded181,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 MNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 181,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 181,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON TREADS (4.1.D.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,463 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 169,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 156,264 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 155,960 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 143,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 138,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,805 miles

front brake pads wearing low

small chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 111,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,109 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2009 76,020 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,038 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 61,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 56,931 miles

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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R733 MNP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R733 MNP, 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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R733 MNP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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