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P879 JVR

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,736 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,743 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 69,670 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P879 JVR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P879 JVR, 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 P879 JVR registered?

P879 JVR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P879 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 JVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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