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GIG 4912

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4912
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,480 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 140,480 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 136,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 123,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,626 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010
Fail 19 Feb 2010

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009
Fail 19 Feb 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008
Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 94,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,075 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 92,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GIG 4912 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GIG 4912, 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 GIG 4912 registered?

GIG 4912 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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