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R326 GMR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 GMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 164,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 160,704 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

N/s wing mirror damaged.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 156,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 156,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2010 152,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 148,583 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 148,583 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2008 145,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 141,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 141,173 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coloured headlight bulbs fitted

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 133,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 133,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front seat belt catch cover broken

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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R326 GMR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R326 GMR, 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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R326 GMR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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