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R555 GGG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 GGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2007 137,326 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 137,316 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 136,333 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2006 136,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 119,734 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2005 119,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Off side rear tyre outer sidewall has small damage area

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

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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R555 GGG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R555 GGG, 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 R555 GGG registered?

R555 GGG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R555 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 GGG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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