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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in tyre 195/65/15 ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in tyre 195/65/15 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R85 GWR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R85 GWR, 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 R85 GWR registered?
R85 GWR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R85 GWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R85 GWR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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