MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake discs worn
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advice on slight brake inbalance on front brakes and judder
Nearside reverse light not working.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside front suspension forward lower arm outer ball-joint boot split.
STRONG ADVISORY - DAMPNESS OVER OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
STRONG ADVISORY - NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END PLAY & BOOT SPLIT.
STRONG ADVISORY - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT ALONG OUTER EDGE.
Serious engine coolant leak.
STRONG ADVISORY - NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS ROUGH WHEN ROTATED.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside reverse light not working.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
STRONG ADVISORY - DAMPNESS OVER OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
STRONG ADVISORY - NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END PLAY & BOOT SPLIT.
STRONG ADVISORY - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT ALONG OUTER EDGE.
Serious engine coolant leak.
STRONG ADVISORY - NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS ROUGH WHEN ROTATED.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper 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) DANGEROUS
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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R862 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R862 BYS, 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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R862 BYS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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