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R927 VTW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 VTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 141,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nut missing and one loose on manifold to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end moving on threaded steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 117,947 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,832 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 78,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 77,338 miles

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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R927 VTW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R927 VTW, 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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R927 VTW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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