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R755 TWB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 TWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 152,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 143,695 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fule filter corroed

Fail 26 Oct 2013 138,458 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

pas oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 138,458 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pas oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,584 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump-stop/gaiter is missing

offside rear shock absorber bump-stop/gaiter is slightly deteriorated

slight lump on the offside front tyre outersidewall but must be were it is joined at manufacture

Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump-stop/gaiter is missing

offside rear shock absorber bump-stop/gaiter is slightly deteriorated

slight lump on the offside front tyre outersidewall but must be were it is joined at manufacture

Pass 1 Oct 2011 128,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops/gaiters are deteriorated

fuel filter unit is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 126,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cut on inner s/wall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2009 120,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 111,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 111,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,730 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre,outer wall and tread pattern starting to split !!!!BORDERLINE!!!!

Pass 9 Sep 2005 88,534 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 88,424 miles

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

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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R755 TWB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R755 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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R755 TWB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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