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P532 JJW

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,643 mi
Last recorded148,643 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 JJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 148,643 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 148,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 147,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 146,836 miles

off side front top suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 145,615 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,615 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 144,010 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2014 144,006 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,491 miles

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

slight brake bined nearside rerar brake

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2013 140,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

slight brake bined nearside rerar brake

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,132 miles

both front suspension bushes pershing

slight lift both front lower arm front ball joints

Fail 3 Dec 2012 134,131 miles

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)

both front suspension bushes pershing

slight lift both front lower arm front ball joints

Pass 8 Dec 2011 127,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,224 miles

advise oil leaks

advise rear number plate delaminated

advise slight exhaust blow centre pipe

advise slight play n/s/f inner track rod

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,783 miles

front suspension bushes perishing

slight damp patch near side rear shocker

slight movment in front seats

tape on off side rear light lence

tested in wet

Fail 9 Dec 2009 117,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension bushes perishing

slight damp patch near side rear shocker

slight movment in front seats

tape on off side rear light lence

tested in wet

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,376 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 102,295 miles

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

slight exhaust blow centre pipe joint

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,175 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 92,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,227 miles

both front brake hoses perreshing

both front c.v boots perreshing

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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P532 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P532 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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P532 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P532 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 JJW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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