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R41 GGP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,676 mi
Last recorded73,676 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 GGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,676 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

door locks faulty.

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported footwell (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

coolant leaking

door locks faulty.

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,127 miles

Nearside 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

drivers seat does not tilt forward.

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,594 miles

drivers seat will not tilt forward.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat will not tilt forward.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,389 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,389 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers seat does not tilt forward.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,016 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,287 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,892 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,853 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,782 miles

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

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

All tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,868 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,868 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,146 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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R41 GGP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R41 GGP, 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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R41 GGP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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