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R516 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,324 mi
Last recorded176,324 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 176,324 miles

Front windscreen cracked outside zone A & not in drivers view.

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

Pass 14 May 2011 166,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 166,005 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 146,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 146,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2008 136,320 miles

damage to screen

Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 121,979 miles

Oil leak from engie area

Stone chips in front windscreen (not in zone A)

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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R516 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R516 GGK, 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 R516 GGK registered?

R516 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R516 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 GGK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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