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R463 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,748 mi
Last recorded172,748 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 172,748 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

both rear wheel bearings needs adjusting abit lose

o/s/f inner wheel arch lose

Fail 3 Feb 2010 172,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

both rear wheel bearings needs adjusting abit lose

o/s/f inner wheel arch lose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 161,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 136,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 118,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 118,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 103,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 100,386 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 100,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front number has slight damage

small chips on windscreen

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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R463 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R463 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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What year was R463 GGK registered?

R463 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R463 GGK safe to buy?

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