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R358 GMR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,985 mi
Last recorded122,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 GMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,265 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 118,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine coolant level low

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 101,599 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 101,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front flexi outer perished

Exhaust middle box corroded

slight play N/S/R Wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,713 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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R358 GMR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R358 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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R358 GMR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R358 GMR safe to buy?

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