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R990 GCU

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,946 mi
Last recorded135,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 135,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 135,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 129,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 129,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 126,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 126,242 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 118,354 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 118,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter perished

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 19 May 2010 114,345 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

long handbrake lever travel

o/s handbrake reading very low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2010 114,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

long handbrake lever travel

o/s handbrake reading very low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2009 109,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs lipped

long handbrake

ns cvj boot perished

Pass 20 May 2008 103,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 103,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front scuttle drain blocked 7 flooded

Pass 21 May 2007 99,589 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)

both outer c.v. gaiters worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2007 99,589 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

both outer c.v. gaiters worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,147 miles

BONNETT DAMPER NOSIY / CREAKING!

BOTH REAR TYRES @ 3MM TREAD DEPTH

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

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILISER / ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSH STIFFENED / PARTIALLY SIEZED

Fail 3 Jan 2006 93,147 miles

BONNETT DAMPER NOSIY / CREAKING!

BOTH REAR TYRES @ 3MM TREAD DEPTH

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILISER / ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSH STIFFENED / PARTIALLY SIEZED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R990 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R990 GCU, 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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R990 GCU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R990 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 GCU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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