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R993 MJH

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,593 mi
Last recorded170,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,593 miles

both number plate poor

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2018 166,693 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 166,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits catalyst converter (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 164,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has play

Offside Front Outer CV boot has pin hole and weep of grease

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 162,147 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 162,145 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,893 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 153,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen damage

wipers weak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 153,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen damage

wipers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 151,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 148,574 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness around power steering pipes

movement in both sides rear wheel bearings

movement in nearside front inner steering arm ball joint

oil leaks

tyre pressures look low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 144,959 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering arm to rack

Fail 30 May 2010 144,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering arm to rack

Pass 22 May 2009 141,433 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 141,433 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 137,143 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE-COULD DO WITH REPLACING

QUITE AN OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE , POSSIBLY POWER STEERING-NOT ABLE TO SEE-REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 30 Apr 2007 133,164 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 132,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 120,042 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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R993 MJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R993 MJH, 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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R993 MJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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