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R49 AAG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 AAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers modified

Fail 26 Feb 2014 131,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front coil springs fouling suspesion arm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers modified

Fail 21 Dec 2012 122,256 miles

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

o/s + n/s outer CV boots starting to deteriorate

o/s + n/s rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,256 miles

o/s + n/s outer CV boots starting to deteriorate

o/s + n/s rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Dec 2012 122,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 117,012 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 117,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,812 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre feathered

rear shocker shrouds torn

Pass 24 Nov 2007 76,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 76,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,080 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 67,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,413 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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R49 AAG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R49 AAG, 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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R49 AAG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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