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R401 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

167,548 mi
Last recorded167,548 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper back arms (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 167,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper back arms (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 165,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle slight leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2015 165,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle slight leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 162,734 miles

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

Rear axle oil leak

Rear chassis legs corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 162,732 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear axle oil leak

Rear chassis legs corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 159,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around rear differential

nearside front inner steering rack slight play in joint

slight play offside front steering track rod end balljoint

undertray insecure one side

Fail 18 Sep 2013 159,094 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE CLOST TO GOING THROUGH TO EXPOSE PLY/CORD

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around rear differential

nearside front inner steering rack slight play in joint

slight play offside front steering track rod end balljoint

undertray insecure one side

Pass 19 Sep 2012 156,487 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

nearside rear and offside front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

oil leak around rear differential

slight play nearside front inner steering rack arm

Fail 19 Sep 2012 156,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

nearside rear and offside front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

oil leak around rear differential

slight play nearside front inner steering rack arm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 151,091 miles

excess corrosion & wear to front brake disc's

excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's

Fail 21 Sep 2011 151,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

excess corrosion & wear to front brake disc's

excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's

Pass 14 Sep 2010 145,252 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 145,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 137,459 miles

rear tyres worn / deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 137,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

outher ball jounts to be re-tested

rear tyres worn / deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 127,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 114,555 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 114,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,459 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre walls cracking

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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R401 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R401 GGK, 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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R401 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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