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R468 ECG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 ECG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 101,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 98,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 95,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 85,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,235 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,200 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivebelt deteriorating

handbrake handle loose

oil residue on under tray

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivebelt deteriorating

handbrake handle loose

oil residue on under tray

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 58,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 55,357 miles

bottom drivers door trim splilt

rear axle oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 52,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,531 miles

rear axle oil leak

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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R468 ECG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R468 ECG, 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 R468 ECG registered?

R468 ECG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R468 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 ECG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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