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G13 GAH

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 GAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,706 miles

Left front lower - front balljoint boot split.

Left headlamp damp, reflector poor.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,789 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 133,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 133,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front lower ball joints - front boot is split.

Nearside trackrod-end joint boot is split.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 133,516 miles

Nearside front lower ball joints - front boot is split.

Nearside trackrod-end joint boot is split.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 127,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 127,485 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,385 miles

nearside lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 1 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside lower ball joint gaiter split

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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G13 GAH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 G13 GAH, 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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What year was G13 GAH registered?

G13 GAH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is G13 GAH safe to buy?

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