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R469 GAC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 GAC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 103,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 93,798 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 93,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

hand brake lever handle loose

Pass 14 Apr 2007 87,351 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 87,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 184,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R469 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R469 GAC, 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 R469 GAC registered?

R469 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R469 GAC safe to buy?

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