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R537 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,870 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both nearside tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

minor leak of gases from exhaust rear box

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2014 115,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both nearside tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

minor leak of gases from exhaust rear box

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 104,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driffert wiperblade fitted

o/s rear brake disc rusting

windscreen repaired not replaced

Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear brake disc rusting

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,636 miles

MOVMENT IN STEERING RACK

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 64,216 miles

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

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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R537 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R537 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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R537 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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