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P752 JRJ

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,845 mi
Last recorded165,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 JRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,845 miles

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

bracket broken on silencer but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Aug 2012 155,349 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2012 155,349 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2011 151,238 miles

front and rear brakes corroded. Vehicle been standing.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 151,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front and rear brakes corroded. Vehicle been standing.

Pass 19 May 2010 147,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 147,406 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 136,367 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 136,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 112,451 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

one segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,651 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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P752 JRJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P752 JRJ, 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 P752 JRJ registered?

P752 JRJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P752 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P752 JRJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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