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C7 GLA

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,125 mi
Last recorded223,125 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 223,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 218,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 212,741 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 212,623 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 206,415 miles

Corrosion on all brake discs.

Near side front tyre side wall cut(not showing cords).

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 206,410 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on all brake discs.

Near side front tyre side wall cut(not showing cords).

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 199,190 miles

chip in offside headlamp

Pass 12 Oct 2006 186,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 186,603 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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C7 GLA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C7 GLA, 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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C7 GLA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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