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R526 FGJ

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,219 mi
Last recorded174,219 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 174,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 173,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,352 miles

Suspect Intermittent Nearside front and rear sidelight fault. Currently operating correctly at time of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,409 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,134 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,437 miles

slight cracking to both front flexible brake hoses

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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R526 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R526 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 R526 FGJ?

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What year was R526 FGJ registered?

R526 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R526 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 FGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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