To buy?

[fantasiagreen]

Apologies, I stand corrected. Can't find it on here

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ot/DG_10016070

either.

[constablechris]

He got back to me with all the details, including those of the testing station.

Ran it through VOSA and it came back with the following:

Registration Mark: R** ***
Make of the vehicle: AUDI
Model of the vehicle: A4 1.9 TDI SE AUTO
Test Result: Certificate Issued (Pass)
Colour of the vehicle: SILVER
Date of test: 17/09/2008
Expiry date: 16/09/2009
Odometer Reading: 113603 Miles
VTS undertaking the test: 0563A4
VTS telephone number: 01245420149

[olds_kool]

i thought advisory notes are for things that arent obvious, not a lit warning light, but audi airbag lights dont come and go by themselves they need resetting
if he was dodgy or trying to hide the fact car was accident repaired he'd of probably disabled bulb
i bought my avant with airbag light on then invested in vagcom after paying audi to clear it the first time

[constablechris]

I HPI checked the car and it came back clean, so i'm sure it's not been in a smash...

[constablechris]

The million dollar question :- should the airbag light deter me from buying this car - given that its got a years MOT and just been serviced, inc a brand new battery?

Or should I wait for a better example?

Thanks again for the help

Chris

[constablechris]

I just did a history check, and here are the advisories on the current MOT:

Both Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Air bag light on

Here is the full info:+

Most Recent Vehicle Details and Test Summary applicable to this test number.
Registration mark: R** ***
Make/Model: AUDI / A4 1.9 TDI SE AUTO
Colour: SILVER
VIN/Chassis No: WAUZZZ8DZVA******
Approximate date of first use: 01/08/1997
Type of fuel: Diesel



Date of test: 17/09/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 113,603 Miles
Test number: 494141668272
Test expiry date: 16/09/2009



Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results



Registration mark: R** ***
Make/Model: AUDI / A4
Colour: SILVER
VIN/Chassis No: WAUZZZ8DZVA256163
Approximate date of first use: 01/08/1997
Type of fuel: Petrol



Date of test: 06/09/2006
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 90,732 Miles
Test number: 394579846250
Test station name: PALACE MOTORS LTD
Test station number: 9318B8
Test station telephone number: 02083407902
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
No Advisory Notice issued



Date of test: 07/09/2006
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 90,732 Miles
Test number: 250590156216
Test station name: PALACE MOTORS LTD
Test station number: 9318B8
Test station telephone number: 02083407902
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 06/09/2007
No Advisory Notice issued



Date of test: 07/09/2007
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 106,212 Miles
Test number: 853940857243
Test station name: OXNEY GARAGE
Test station number: 0563A4
Test station telephone number: 01245420149
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notice issued
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1)
Both nearside and offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak



Change of details
Make/Model: AUDI / A4 1.9 TDI SE AUTO recorded at time of test on 07/09/2007
Type of fuel: Diesel recorded at time of test on 07/09/2007



Date of test: 08/09/2007
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 106,238 Miles
Test number: 241221857271
Test station name: OXNEY GARAGE
Test station number: 0563A4
Test station telephone number: 01245420149
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 07/09/2008
No Advisory Notice issued



Date of test: 17/09/2008
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 113,602 Miles
Test number: 932671468219
Test station name: OXNEY GARAGE
Test station number: 0563A4
Test station telephone number: 01245420149
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notice issued
Both Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Air bag light on



Date of test: 17/09/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 113,603 Miles
Test number: 494141668272
Test station name: OXNEY GARAGE
Test station number: 0563A4
Test station telephone number: 01245420149
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 16/09/2009
Advisory Notice issued
Both Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Air bag light on

[adamss24]

Why the car has details changed from petrol to diesel ? Was there a mistake in the logbook or the car has been converted from petrol to diesel ? However, if the car looks genuine to you and all VIN numbers add up and you happy with the way it looks and drive , why dont you go for it or get an good mechanic to inspect it propperly ?

[constablechris]

Should I be worried about the "both rear wheel bearings have slight play"?

How long until they sieze?

I've asked if I can go and have another drive IF it doesn't sell today.

[MalcQV]

Should I be worried about the "both rear wheel bearings have slight play"?

How long until they sieze?

I've asked if I can go and have another drive IF it doesn't sell today.

On cars where the wheel bearing/s are wearing out there is usually a noise well before any seizures. My Mondial has had a similar advisory on the last MOT. I would not worry too much but it will be a job that needs doing possibly within the next 12 months.

You know if you are not 100% sure then don't buy it . We can advise you but at the end of the day it will be your car and your problems (if there are any).

[the_wave_rider]

Trust me when the wheel bearing goes you,ll know about it it is the worst noise you can hear coming from your car! They are pretty cheap to do £20-£30 a wheel so no huge problem there

Airbag light on may need resetting if the battery was replaced and sat a long time with out a battery my Astra did it over the winter so I got it re-set (Mine also showed up with brake warning and I had them replaced so knew nothing was wrong)

But go with your gut instinct sounds ok to me and in all honesty I would not be bothered about airbag light as I have had a couple of cars have the light come on when I have owned them and I know it had not been in accident.

If the HPI came up clear it could always have been unrecorded just do the normal checking the gaps/welds/seatbelts to see if they the retainers have been replaced as if it has been in an accident a red tag will show from the bottom.