MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both rear wheek bearings slack
front off side brake hose deteriated
rear brake pipes corroded
wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters,
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Oil leak
both rear wheek bearings slack
front off side brake hose deteriated
rear brake pipes corroded
wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters,
CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN
FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO PERISH
N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
O/S/F INNER DOOR HANDLE WORN
OIL LEAKS
REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
REAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper 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)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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R855 WEC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R855 WEC, 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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R855 WEC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R855 WEC safe to buy?
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