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R76 TGM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,849 mi
Last recorded198,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 198,849 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box is corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 198,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 195,901 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 194,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 194,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,118 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 192,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 189,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 189,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 185,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 184,928 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)

exhaust weak rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 184,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

exhaust weak rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2013 183,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre rear rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 177,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust weak rusty in places

Fail 1 Aug 2012 177,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 170,354 miles

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 2 Dec 2010 170,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 23 Jul 2009 163,185 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 163,185 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 156,439 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 28 Aug 2007 149,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 136,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R76 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R76 TGM, 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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R76 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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