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J22 OEE

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,664 mi
Last recorded141,664 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 OEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2012 141,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light staying on

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 140,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 137,509 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 137,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 134,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 134,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake lever cover loose.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 127,855 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,012 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 122,012 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J22 OEE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J22 OEE, 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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J22 OEE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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