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R933 BRP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,419 mi
Last recorded129,419 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 BRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 129,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 129,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 116,206 miles

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,954 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,133 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

fuel filter is corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 101,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,837 miles

both registration plates are cracked

chip in windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens is cracked

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both registration plates are cracked

chip in windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens is cracked

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,845 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split and n/s/f anti-roll bar link bottom ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r coil spring corroding

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriate and front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both rear vwheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,999 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 66,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 61,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 May 2006 52,619 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R933 BRP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R933 BRP, 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 R933 BRP registered?

R933 BRP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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