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R192 JFS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,099 mi
Last recorded147,099 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 JFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 147,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 132,689 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 132,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 126,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 126,034 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,811 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

front wing holed at bottom

Fail 26 Nov 2009 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,250 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear cv boot leaking

rear diff leaking

underneath of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 29 May 2009 114,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear cv boot leaking

rear diff leaking

underneath of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 29 May 2008 102,895 miles

high handbrake travel

offside front upper arm supension arm bush started to split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,546 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 91,823 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

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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R192 JFS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R192 JFS, 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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R192 JFS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R192 JFS safe to buy?

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