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R475 FGJ

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,636 mi
Last recorded152,636 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 148,441 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,328 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 13 Nov 2008 140,328 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,472 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 133,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 126,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 126,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 122,676 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 122,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre slight wear on outer edge

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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R475 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 R475 FGJ, 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 R475 FGJ registered?

R475 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R475 FGJ safe to buy?

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