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R143 GFG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,811 mi
Last recorded87,811 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,241 miles

Both front brake discs slight scored inside

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,590 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,463 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,561 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 50,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end 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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R143 GFG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R143 GFG, 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 R143 GFG registered?

R143 GFG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R143 GFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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