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R965 MSP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,734 mi
Last recorded125,734 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 MSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s axel bush worn

sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s axel bush worn

sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,916 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 89,341 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,685 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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R965 MSP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R965 MSP, 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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R965 MSP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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