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J19 DCM

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 DCM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010
Fail 13 Dec 2010

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,411 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 May 2006 62,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 62,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise power steering fluid is VERY LOW!!!!

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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J19 DCM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J19 DCM, 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 J19 DCM registered?

J19 DCM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J19 DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 DCM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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