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R22 GPB

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 GPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 120,278 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 120,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering knocking noise

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering knocking noise

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly scuffed

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside headlamp glass cracked

various engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,063 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,047 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,976 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFLATED

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN / RACK ASSY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARMS

Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,976 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFLATED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN / RACK ASSY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARMS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,672 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

slight binding off side rear brake

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,887 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 61,887 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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R22 GPB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R22 GPB, 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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R22 GPB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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