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R561 CGU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 CGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,104 miles

both o/s headlight & side lights slightly dim

idle speed slightly high

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge on wear bars & perished advise early replacement

sections of high level brake light inop

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both o/s headlight & side lights slightly dim

idle speed slightly high

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge on wear bars & perished advise early replacement

sections of high level brake light inop

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,929 miles

All front upper arm bushes deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

All front upper arm bushes deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,858 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,744 miles

score in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,171 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING FADE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP ARMS REAR INNER BUSH'S PERSIHED

REAR BRAKE DISCS LOW

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING FADE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP ARMS REAR INNER BUSH'S PERSIHED

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LOW

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,821 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,946 miles

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,704 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre walls cracked

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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R561 CGU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R561 CGU, 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 R561 CGU registered?

R561 CGU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R561 CGU safe to buy?

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