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R84 NGT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 NGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,232 miles

brake pads low brake discs rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,999 miles

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

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

front pads low both front discs rusting and ridged

slight play in both front track control arm ball joints /front arms/

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and depth just in spec

Fail 10 Jun 2011 110,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low both front discs rusting and ridged

slight play in both front track control arm ball joints /front arms/

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and depth just in spec

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,889 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,799 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 60,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,388 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,236 miles

engine cover fitted.

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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R84 NGT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R84 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.

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R84 NGT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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