MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
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R229 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R229 GCU, 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 R229 GCU registered?
R229 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 1997.
Is R229 GCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 GCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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