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P707 CJR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,099 mi
Last recorded154,099 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 CJR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 154,099 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel slightly high

pulley noise from engine

Fail 3 Nov 2009 154,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel slightly high

pulley noise from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 140,158 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 140,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 131,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 131,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has nail in center tread

Pass 21 Oct 2006 121,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 120,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 111,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 110,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P707 CJR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P707 CJR, 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 P707 CJR registered?

P707 CJR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P707 CJR safe to buy?

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