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R462 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2008 91,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

car slips in and out of drive. "auto transmission" requires further investigation.

engine coolent leak from nsf area leaking on to floor

exhaust front system in a poor condition

noise from cam belt area, pos a noisy tensioner?

osf lower ball joint cover missing, joint very dry

rear discs heavily rusted

rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to feather & crack

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,858 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on edges(this tyre is off a stepped tread design)

slight binding in offside rear brake

Fail 12 Feb 2007 83,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on edges(this tyre is of a stepped tread design)

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 29 Oct 2005 80,835 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on legal limit and very poor condition.

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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R462 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R462 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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R462 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R462 GGK safe to buy?

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