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R322 FGR

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,016 mi
Last recorded150,016 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 FGR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,016 miles

under covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive enngine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 145,869 miles

1 fuel tank strap snapped tank not insecure or moving

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2017 145,869 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

1 fuel tank strap snapped tank not insecure or moving

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2016 143,930 miles

both front wings corroded around wheel arch

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,894 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 140,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 135,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 135,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,563 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 128,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 122,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 107,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 98,371 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,096 miles

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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R322 FGR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R322 FGR, 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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R322 FGR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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