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R151 OCJ

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 OCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 155,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 151,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 147,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 144,134 miles

rear brake discs slihgly corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 139,929 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 135,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 130,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 124,987 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 124,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear number plates discolouring

slight damage to n/s head light glass

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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R151 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R151 OCJ, 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 R151 OCJ registered?

R151 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R151 OCJ safe to buy?

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