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R536 FGJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,710 miles

Offside headlamp and indicator damaged and loose

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,199 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside track rod end slight play

offside front tyre wearing near limit

offside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,668 miles

nearside frotn tyre worn edge

oil leak

play in offside front ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,782 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 55,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,713 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,690 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low

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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R536 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R536 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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What year was R536 FGJ registered?

R536 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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