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R122 PJO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 PJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,300 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 170,871 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing edges

child seat fitted, both rear outer seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine & gearbox oily

offside mirror damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 12 Oct 2011 170,871 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres wearing edges

child seat fitted, both rear outer seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine & gearbox oily

offside mirror damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Oct 2010 160,714 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oily

front brake discs worn

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2010 160,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oily

front brake discs worn

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 149,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 142,053 miles

air bag light on

chip in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 134,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 116,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 116,386 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 116,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

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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R122 PJO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R122 PJO, 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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R122 PJO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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