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R238 GFG

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,886 mi
Last recorded112,886 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,886 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER HOLED

Fail 28 Aug 2012 112,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER HOLED

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded

windscreen washer pipe leaking near jet

Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,174 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,620 miles

airbag light illuminated, indicating fault

both rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,303 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 68,303 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R238 GFG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R238 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 R238 GFG registered?

R238 GFG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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