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R46 GFT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 GFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,002 miles

all brake discs poor condition

both rear tyres 3mm,slight runout

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition (slight blows)

number plates poor condition

slight front suspension knocks

slight play outer c,v joints

slight wear to upper balljoint boots

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,865 miles

all brake discs very poor condition

all tyres on legal limit

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition,slight blow and loose baffel/rattle in centre section

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all brake discs very poor condition

all tyres on legal limit

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition,slight blow and loose baffel/rattle in centre section

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,910 miles

all tyres 3mm,uneven wear

exhaust very poor condition,slight blow

front brake discs poor condition

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,746 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,068 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,796 miles

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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R46 GFT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R46 GFT, 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 R46 GFT registered?

R46 GFT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R46 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 GFT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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