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R371 GGH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 GGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 101,402 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,935 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,192 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,419 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,678 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

several cetre brake light LED's not working both front brake flexi hoses cracking up

Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,117 miles

several cetre brake light LED's not working both front brake flexi hoses cracking up

Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2007 72,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,509 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,509 miles

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

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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R371 GGH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R371 GGH, 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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R371 GGH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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