MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Half of fan belt missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R885 MRD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R885 MRD, 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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R885 MRD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R885 MRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R885 MRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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