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R747 KPR

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,578 mi
Last recorded152,578 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 KPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 152,578 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 152,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 150,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 150,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 146,469 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,815 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 142,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 139,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,426 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 132,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 126,602 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 126,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 112,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 112,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 106,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,937 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 87,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle presenter be aware that suspension plate fitted to near/side front sub frame mounting has been damaged by driving over something possibly due to suspension level lower than normal

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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R747 KPR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R747 KPR, 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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R747 KPR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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