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R159 OCJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 160,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 150,918 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,277 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 119,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,627 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 113,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 105,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspect rear brakes low .slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,073 miles

suspect rear brakes low .slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside tyres have slight outer sidewall damage.

o/s/front tyre nearly bald on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,019 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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R159 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R159 OCJ registered?

R159 OCJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R159 OCJ safe to buy?

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