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R970 GTU

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,532 mi
Last recorded156,532 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 GTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 156,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight smoke when hot. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear number plate deterioating

slight corrosion in places.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 155,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 155,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 153,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm and spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 153,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm and spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 149,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f on road test

Fail 2 Jan 2015 149,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front under trays loose

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall - close to cords

oil level low

Pass 21 Dec 2013 147,394 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s/r anti-roll bar ball joint slight play

o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2013 147,394 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s/r anti-roll bar ball joint slight play

o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2012 145,410 miles

ABS working at low speed

n/s/f anti-roll bar has some play in bush

n/s/r anti-roll has slight play in lower ball joint

some exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 145,410 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ABS working at low speed

n/s/f anti-roll bar has some play in bush

n/s/r anti-roll has slight play in lower ball joint

some exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 143,526 miles

ABS working at low speed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear axle diff mounting bush worn

some noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 141,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

abs working on brakes at low speed

some drive shaft noise on roadtest and engine missfire

Pass 15 Dec 2009 139,569 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 139,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link rods worn

left rear wheel bearing noisey

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 31 Oct 2008 136,759 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link rods worn

left rear wheel bearing noisey

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2008 136,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 129,657 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 129,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R970 GTU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R970 GTU, 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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R970 GTU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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