MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bad oil leak
Both front indicator orange bulbs fading
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside door trim loose
Nearside front brake disc slightly warped
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and uneven tread wear to inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside rear tyre inner tread distorted
rear brake discs in poor condition
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s rear tyre very poor
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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R498 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R498 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 R498 GAC registered?
R498 GAC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R498 GAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R498 GAC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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