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R953 KGJ

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,494 mi
Last recorded69,494 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,529 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 56,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,552 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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R953 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R953 KGJ, 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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What year was R953 KGJ registered?

R953 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R953 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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