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R753 VLF

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

244,752 mi
Last recorded244,752 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 VLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 244,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2025 239,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 233,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 225,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 217,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 217,076 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 211,283 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2021 211,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front flexible joints on downpipes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2020 207,259 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 207,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 205,655 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from diff

Fail 11 Dec 2018 205,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inside

oil leak from diff

Pass 9 Jan 2018 204,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 204,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 202,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 196,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 191,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 183,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc brakes wearing thin and slightly corroded

rear disc brakes corroded slightly and wearing low

signs of a slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 175,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2011 168,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 168,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 160,951 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 160,270 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 154,069 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn low

offside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear lamp slightly cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2007 139,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear driveshaft seal has slight leak

Fail 20 Dec 2007 139,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear driveshaft seal has slight leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 130,086 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 129,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door needs adjusting

front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak from front of engine

rear number plate deteriorated

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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R753 VLF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R753 VLF, 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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R753 VLF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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