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R96 TGM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 114,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 114,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,961 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 76,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 73,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,074 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R96 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R96 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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R96 TGM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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