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R746 TWB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,535 mi
Last recorded217,535 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 TWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 217,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2019 210,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 210,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 194,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 173,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 173,885 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 173,881 miles

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 166,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 163,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 163,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,011 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 161,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 157,922 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 157,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 155,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 155,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 152,184 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 152,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 148,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 125,029 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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R746 TWB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R746 TWB, 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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R746 TWB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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