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R232 SJH

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 SJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front indicator bulbs - losing colour

both wiper blades - split ends

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight play on both front track rod ends

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 77,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,997 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,671 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,475 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 65,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,723 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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R232 SJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R232 SJH, 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 R232 SJH registered?

R232 SJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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