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R4 PGC

1997 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 PGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,060 miles

non standard suspension springs fitted. all are corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 127,060 miles

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

non standard suspension springs fitted. all are corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,397 miles

non standard suspension springs fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs poor condition . .non standard suspension fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

non standard suspension springs (sports?) fitted all round.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 108,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 108,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

non-standard coil springs fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,892 miles

rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion. n/s track rod end mounting perished.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 105,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ceramics loose in cat.

non-standard coil springs fitted all round.

offside front and both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

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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R4 PGC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R4 PGC, 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 R4 PGC registered?

R4 PGC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R4 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 PGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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