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R346 LGJ

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 LGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 136,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 130,206 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 130,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust very rusty

oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2009 114,829 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 114,829 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,893 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 102,893 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light is on

Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 84,910 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 84,910 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R346 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R346 LGJ, 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 R346 LGJ registered?

R346 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R346 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 LGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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