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R876 GSF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 GSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 82,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,256 miles

exhaust system getting in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap heavily corroded. (1 of 3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (marked with yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap heavily corroded. (1 of 3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter hose+bolt corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,691 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,972 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 38,897 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,806 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE.

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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R876 GSF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R876 GSF, 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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R876 GSF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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