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P520 JJW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,689 mi
Last recorded129,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 JJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 129,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 123,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 116,345 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 116,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 108,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 108,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,124 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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P520 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P520 JJW, 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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P520 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P520 JJW safe to buy?

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