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J7 PRT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 118,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt missing and movement (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,716 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,647 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,510 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 56,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,854 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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J7 PRT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J7 PRT, 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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What year was J7 PRT registered?

J7 PRT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J7 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 PRT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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