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R245 GKX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,551 mi
Last recorded260,551 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 GKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 260,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 260,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 248,187 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 239,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 239,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 227,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 213,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 204,261 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 204,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 16 Nov 2011 192,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 180,017 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 180,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 171,125 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 171,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 157,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 142,527 miles

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 16 Nov 2006 130,327 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 130,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R245 GKX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R245 GKX, 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 R245 GKX registered?

R245 GKX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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