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R657 MGH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,718 mi
Last recorded49,718 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 MGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 42,112 miles

Both rear shock dust covers broken

Front brake pads worn

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

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,199 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper r.t.a damage

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,930 miles

nearside front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,158 miles

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

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,702 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,702 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,968 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,177 miles

offside track rod end rubber boot split

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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R657 MGH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R657 MGH, 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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R657 MGH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R657 MGH safe to buy?

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