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R744 AEX

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

166,637 mi
Last recorded166,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 AEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 166,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 166,637 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 153,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 153,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 147,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,706 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 141,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,054 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 137,054 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 132,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 132,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 130,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 127,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 118,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 110,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 110,567 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 96,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,533 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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R744 AEX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R744 AEX, 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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R744 AEX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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