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R533 FGJ

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,067 mi
Last recorded245,067 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 245,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 239,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 234,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 234,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 228,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 226,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 226,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 225,448 miles

Battery not secure, but unlikely to fall out of its box

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

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

Oil leaks

Possible ABS fault but light operates as required

rear suspension feels soft when driving

Fail 9 Jul 2015 225,415 miles

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

Battery not secure, but unlikely to fall out of its box

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

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

rear suspension feels soft when driving

Pass 30 Jun 2014 223,024 miles

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

The ABS system can be felt to operate when maneuvering the vehicle at low speeds. Warning light works normally. Advise ABS checked.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 220,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Both rear wheel rims are slightly buckled

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 220,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel rims are slightly buckled

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 204,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 204,901 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 194,014 miles

both rear discs corroding

front number platew cracked

nearside front disc starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2011 194,014 miles

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

both rear discs corroding

front number platew cracked

nearside front disc starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2010 184,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 170,031 miles

front number plate cracked

play in offside front top ball joint (strong advise)

play in offside rear wheel bearing (strong advise)

rear tyres are getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2009 170,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

play in offside front top ball joint (strong advise)

play in offside rear wheel bearing (strong advise)

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2008 159,934 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 159,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 150,579 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 25 Jul 2007 150,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing

both rear hub bearings have play

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2006 140,227 miles

exhaust showing signs of age

front number plate is cracked

rear tyres are low on tread

slight movement in nearside track rod end

slight oil leak

small chips in screen

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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R533 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue 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 R533 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.

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R533 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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