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R133 LJU

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 LJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,445 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

tray's fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,147 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,179 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism faulty

engine tappits noisey

nearside rear shock absorber has a fluid leak needs attention

rear brake disc corroded outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism faulty

engine tappits noisey

nearside rear shock absorber has a fluid leak needs attention

rear brake disc corroded outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,000 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,083 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,799 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,621 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,621 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 48,845 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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R133 LJU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R133 LJU, 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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R133 LJU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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