MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
strongly advise front flexy pipe of exhaust broken [not blowing}
"ENGINE RATTLED ON START UP"!!!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hand brake travel is high
nearside rear door moulding is insercure
offside front has oil contamination (wheel/brake hose etc)
power steering is noisey on lock
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
ENGINE RATTLED ON START UP
N/S/R door moulding insecure
N/S/R tyre cracking wall & tread
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hand brake excess travel
oil contamination O/S/F wheel & brake hose ETC
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R871 RDM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R871 RDM, 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 R871 RDM registered?
R871 RDM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R871 RDM safe to buy?
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