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A2 GRP

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,760 mi
Last recorded226,760 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 226,760 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 226,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 226,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 216,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 216,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 202,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 202,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 189,553 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 189,531 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 169,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 161,374 miles

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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A2 GRP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A2 GRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 GRP registered?

A2 GRP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A2 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 GRP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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