MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
engine oil leak and driveshaft seals
engine stalling and oil smell (possible breather pipe issue)
front discs lipped worn thin corroded and pitted
front indicators faded
fuel filter corroded
movement in front suspension links
o/s/f beam image poor
play in rear wheel bearings at limit
play in track rod end ball joint
rear discs in poor condition corroded lipped
rear plate deteriated
tyre walls worn front
under tray damage and loose
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f beam image poor
battery insecure
engine oil leak and driveshaft seals
engine stalling and oil smell (possible breather pipe issue)
front discs lipped worn thin corroded and pitted
front indicators faded
fuel filter corroded
movement in front suspension links
play in rear wheel bearings at limit
play in track rod end ball joint
rear discs in poor condition corroded lipped
rear plate deteriated
tyre walls worn front
under tray damage and loose
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
front discs worn thin and corroded
front plate loose
front seat belts slow to retract
front suspension link movement
movement in rear wheel bearings
o/s/f indicator faded
rear pads 2/3mm thickness
rear plate poor
scuttle panel water logged
silencer baffles loose
slight movement in lower suspension swivel n/s/r
unable to see coolant level
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
front discs worn thin and corroded
front plate loose
front seat belts slow to retract
front suspension link movement
movement in rear wheel bearings
o/s/f indicator faded
rear pads 2/3mm thickness
rear plate poor
scuttle panel water logged
silencer baffles loose
slight movement in lower suspension swivel n/s/r
unable to see coolant level
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat Belt Web Slow To Retract,Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.30% On Idle Speed,Exhaust Emissions Slow To Stabilise,Dip Stick Tube Braken.
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat Belt Web Slow To Retract,Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.30% On Idle Speed,Exhaust Emissions Slow To Stabilise,Dip Stick Tube Braken.
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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R74 ULR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R74 ULR, 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 R74 ULR registered?
R74 ULR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R74 ULR safe to buy?
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