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P647 JNB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,942 mi
Last recorded195,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 JNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 195,942 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 192,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 192,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 190,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 186,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 181,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 176,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 173,250 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 173,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 163,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 147,660 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 147,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 139,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 131,045 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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P647 JNB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P647 JNB, 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 P647 JNB registered?

P647 JNB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P647 JNB safe to buy?

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