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P533 JJW

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 JJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,763 miles

Headlamps have moisture in the units

Nearside Front Lower Front arm of the two has slight lift in the outer ball joint

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front arm of the two has slight lift in the outer ball joint

Offside Front Upper Front arm of the two, inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes are perishing but no excessive play.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,763 miles

Headlamps have moisture in the units

Nearside Front Lower Front arm of the two has slight lift in the outer ball joint

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front arm of the two has slight lift in the outer ball joint

Offside Front Upper Front arm of the two, inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes are perishing but no excessive play.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,879 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,638 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 95,638 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,851 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,577 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 62,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P533 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P533 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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What year was P533 JJW registered?

P533 JJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P533 JJW safe to buy?

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