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J111 PSB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,997 mi
Last recorded192,997 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 PSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 192,997 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

water leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air con pipes badly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 188,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 188,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning light illuminated on insturment panel

Pass 9 Jan 2006 184,467 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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J111 PSB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J111 PSB, 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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J111 PSB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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