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P26 JVR

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,564 mi
Last recorded34,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 JVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 31,358 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,363 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 25,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 17,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 9,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 195,330 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 182,641 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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P26 JVR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P26 JVR, 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 P26 JVR registered?

P26 JVR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P26 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 JVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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