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R508 GGH

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,406 mi
Last recorded174,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 GGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 174,406 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe ,should replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top forward arm bush ,marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush ,badly worn ,marginal pass. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive should repair ,marginal pass. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 172,318 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe leak small amount of gas.

Nearside Front suspension, top forward arm bush badly worn, and play, marginal pass.

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face worn thin.

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bush / worn.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding should investigate, marginal pass.

Offside Rear brake discs badly corroded /scored ,should replace.

Offside Rear brake pad inner face worn close to legal limit ,should replace.

engine seeping oil, should investigate ,marginal pass.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 172,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing play.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,310 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder badly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% too dim. (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing play.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,099 miles

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover braking.

Nearside Front position lamp dim.

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting bush,worn.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake pads worn very thin.

Offside Front outer c v gaiter braking.

bothside front tyre,s outer shoulder,s worn thin.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 167,421 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 167,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 155,880 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 144,591 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 142,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 136,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 129,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 129,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 122,525 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 122,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 117,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 117,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 110,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 210,235 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 210,233 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 210,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 178,905 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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R508 GGH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R508 GGH, 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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R508 GGH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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