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R430 LGJ

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,149 mi
Last recorded163,149 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 LGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 163,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 163,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 148,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,727 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2009 140,727 miles

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

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 134,918 miles

[STRONG ADVISORY]both front bottom forward arm joints have lift . front brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 128,452 miles

lift in nearside front bottom forward arm joint †lift in offside front bottom forward arm joint [close to excessive] †front and rear brake pads getting low †leak in centre exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2006 120,020 miles

front number plate cracked

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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R430 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R430 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 R430 LGJ registered?

R430 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R430 LGJ safe to buy?

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