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R95 VLW

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,246 mi
Last recorded86,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel lower ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished ( but excessive movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel lower arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished ( but excessive movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished ( but excessive movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel lower arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished ( but excessive movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,678 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,032 miles

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

fading to front indicators

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

signs of perishing to n/s/r tyre on outer wall

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

fading to front indicators

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

signs of perishing to n/s/r tyre on outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,614 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,223 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,222 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,246 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,238 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 59,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 57,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,404 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R95 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R95 VLW, 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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R95 VLW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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