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R288 JDA

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

191,290 mi
Last recorded191,290 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 JDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 191,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 184,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 178,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 172,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 164,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 157,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 157,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 149,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,306 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 141,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 130,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 116,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 108,455 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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R288 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R288 JDA, 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 R288 JDA registered?

R288 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R288 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 JDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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