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R796 NSR

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

232,345 mi
Last recorded232,345 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 NSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 232,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poorly supported

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 226,375 miles

battery loose

crack to screen

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 226,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

battery loose

crack to screen

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 219,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

crack to screen, out of drivers view

n/s rear Rear wheel bearing has close to excessive play

n/s/r shock absorber appars to have major leak, (wet with water)

o/s rear Rear wheel bearing has close to excessive play

o/s/r shock absorber appars to have major leak, (wet with water)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 219,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

crack to screen, out of drivers view

n/s rear Rear wheel bearing has close to excessive play

n/s/r shock absorber appars to have major leak, (wet with water)

o/s rear Rear wheel bearing has close to excessive play

o/s/r shock absorber appars to have major leak, (wet with water)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 212,717 miles

center exhaust mount broken

dog mascot on bonnet

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2012 209,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

mascot mounted on bonnet

rear exhaust support broken

windscreen damaged (repaired)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 205,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear discs corroded

mascot on bonet

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 202,835 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 197,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 186,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 169,701 miles

air bag light stays on

battery insecure

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside rear light lens cracked

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 27 Apr 2007 169,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stays on

battery insecure

both front top suspension front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front bumper slight damage

offside front headlamp glass cracked

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Apr 2006 154,996 miles

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

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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R796 NSR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R796 NSR, 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 R796 NSR registered?

R796 NSR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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