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777 GVN

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,815 mi
Last recorded141,815 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 GVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 141,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,399 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 131,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 126,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 126,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 121,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 118,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 115,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 109,023 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 109,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 107,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 107,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 104,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 104,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 101,739 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,738 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall .

Pass 26 Nov 2005 98,514 miles

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

Pitting on rear brake discs. Nearside worst.

Fail 25 Nov 2005 98,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Slight pitting on rear brake discs. Nearside worst.

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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777 GVN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 777 GVN, 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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777 GVN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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