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R92 VWL

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,285 mi
Last recorded106,285 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,235 miles

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 103,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,552 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,508 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,079 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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R92 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R92 VWL, 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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R92 VWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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