MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint yellow chalked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery clamp,one of two missing but battery still clamped & secure.
Battery clamp,one of two missing but battery still clamped & secure.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
SLIGHT CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / WHEEL CAPS FITTED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre 2 mil
Offside rear tyre 3 mil
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre 2mm
offside rear tyre 3mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on rear brake discs
N/S/R TYRE 2.2MM / REST OF TYRES 3MM
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
UNDER TRAY FITTED
N/S/R TYRE 3MM
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
n/s/f lower rear arm slight play in ball joint n/s rear hubbearing slight play
BOTH FRONT TYRES 2.5 MM
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R471 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R471 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 R471 GAC registered?
R471 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R471 GAC safe to buy?
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