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R538 GGK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,498 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,497 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,177 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,785 miles

slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,984 miles

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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R538 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R538 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 R538 GGK registered?

R538 GGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R538 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 GGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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