MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyre depths low on wear bands
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
exhaust rusting and slight blows front and rear slight lift in remaining lower ball joints engine oil leaks
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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R791 TST is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R791 TST, 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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R791 TST is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R791 TST safe to buy?
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