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JBZ 4373

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 4373
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 128,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 128,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,342 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front The windscreen has a chip on the outside swept area (offside front)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 123,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 122,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,871 miles

Air bag light indicate fault

Both rear tyres slight tear

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,131 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,094 miles

Both front tyres slight tear

Both rear tyres slight tear

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,983 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 108,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 107,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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JBZ 4373 is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JBZ 4373, 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 JBZ 4373 registered?

JBZ 4373 is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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