CarVerify

Free Car Check

R509 FGJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 169,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 163,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Pass 4 Dec 2012 150,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall not to rayon

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 134,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 125,728 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,085 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 117,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ignition switch is faulty which effects the headlights,horn,in dicators and fog light

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f door mouldings are insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,677 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 108,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

front wipers poor

Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,672 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 93,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 81,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 81,158 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R509 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R509 FGJ?

You can check the full history of R509 FGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R509 FGJ registered?

R509 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R509 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 FGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R509 FGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R509 FGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.