MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear axle bushes are worn
front brake discs lipped and corroded
oil leak from the engine/gearbox area
osf outer cv boot deteriorated
osr tyre worn to approx 2.0mm
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
windscreen cracked zone a
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to drivers door
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to drivers door
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads low
front plate cracked
offside rear wheel is binding slightly
wiper blades split
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 PGS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 A18 PGS, 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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A18 PGS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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