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R199 KOJ

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,056 mi
Last recorded189,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 189,056 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2012 189,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Nov 2011 165,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 162,059 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 154,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 146,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 137,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 137,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 127,169 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 127,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 113,238 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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R199 KOJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R199 KOJ, 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 R199 KOJ registered?

R199 KOJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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