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R95 TGM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

357,551 mi
Last recorded357,551 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 357,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

part of high-level stop light not working

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2011 343,729 miles

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside door mirrors deteriorated

part of high-level stop light not working

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 330,008 miles

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror deteriorated

part of high-level stop light not working

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Feb 2010 330,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front brake pads looking worn

part of high-level stop light not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 317,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

power steering belt slight slip on full locks

Pass 21 Feb 2008 302,461 miles

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2007 286,318 miles

chip to sceen

o/s mirror tarnished

Fail 26 Feb 2007 236,318 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

A/S MIRROR TARNISHED

CHIP TO SCREEN

Pass 29 Mar 2006 270,767 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & WORN

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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R95 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue 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 R95 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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R95 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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