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R860 KGC

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 KGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 163,647 miles

Oil leak

engine undershield missing

front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to min legal limit of 1.6mm

offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 163,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

engine undershield missing

front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to min legal limit of 1.6mm

offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 159,342 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 151,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 144,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 134,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 123,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 123,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 114,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyres worn close to limit

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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R860 KGC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R860 KGC, 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 R860 KGC registered?

R860 KGC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R860 KGC safe to buy?

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