MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
battery loose
crack to screen
oil leak
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
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
nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R796 NSR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.
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