MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
car very low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s washer jet
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s washer jet
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN , SERVICE DUE , CAM BELT HISTORY SHOULD BE CHECKED , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN , SERVICE DUE , CAM BELT HISTORY SHOULD BE CHECKED , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN , REAR DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ONE OF THE BULBS IN THE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING , OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOIMT WORN , STEERING AND SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING OIL LEAK ON ENGINE ONE OF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R93 DBD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R93 DBD, 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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R93 DBD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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