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R989 TLR

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 TLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 148,816 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

discs worn

near side front tyre poor condition

off side rear lens broken and taped

used parts fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2010 148,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

discs worn

near side front tyre poor condition

off side rear lens broken and taped

Pass 23 Mar 2009 139,209 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 20 Mar 2009 139,209 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 23 Jan 2009 138,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LITE MISTING OF OIL

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LITE MISTING OF OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Nov 2007 124,925 miles

BOTH FRONT DOOR LOWER TRIM MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS STAINED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

OUTER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 13 Nov 2007 124,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH FRONT DOOR LOWER TRIM MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

MAJOR FLUID LEAK (POWER STEERING)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS STAINED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

OUTER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 29 Oct 2007 124,248 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 112,432 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 112,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air bag light on

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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R989 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R989 TLR, 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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R989 TLR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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