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R758 EWV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 EWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is adquatley supported

Fail 12 Nov 2015

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is adquatley supported

Pass 23 Oct 2014 208,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine has very bad oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

engine has very bad oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 186,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

number plate damage

Pass 20 Jun 2011 175,674 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 175,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 156,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 155,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 142,819 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 142,815 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,960 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 118,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 110,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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R758 EWV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R758 EWV, 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 R758 EWV registered?

R758 EWV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R758 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 EWV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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