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R704 NGT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 NGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,286 miles

slight wear both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear both rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,994 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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R704 NGT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R704 NGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R704 NGT registered?

R704 NGT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R704 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 NGT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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