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R925 MSP

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,400 mi
Last recorded227,400 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 MSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 227,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 219,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 219,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014

all tyres low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 187,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 172,743 miles

diferent size tyres on front and rear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 156,539 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre on legal limit

osf tyre on legal limit

osr tyre on legal limit

slight play in os top suspension jiont

Pass 27 Jul 2010 145,979 miles

front suspension bushes cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s cv boot small hole

o/s/r shocker slightly damp

oil leek

Pass 20 Jul 2009 139,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

temp warning light on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2008 132,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 127,114 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 127,114 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 122,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R925 MSP 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 80%.

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 R925 MSP, 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 R925 MSP registered?

R925 MSP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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