MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front drop links worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure
advise airbag light staying on dashboard
advise felt slight kick back through brake pedal whilst bringing car into workshop.
advise:both rear coil springs are slightly corroded.
advise:offside rear bumpstop adrift..
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
advise airbag light staying on dashboard
advise felt slight kick back through brake pedal whilst bringing car into workshop.
advise:both rear coil springs are slightly corroded.
advise:offside rear bumpstop adrift..
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
advise dust covers of rear shock absorbers are badly split.
advise plenum camber is full of water
advise power steering fluid is at min level.
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R738 DVT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R738 DVT, 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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What year was R738 DVT registered?
R738 DVT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R738 DVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R738 DVT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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