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R291 NJW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 NJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 154,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 149,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 147,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 142,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 127,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 118,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 112,362 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 112,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 104,719 miles

wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2005 89,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre tread low at edges

Pass 25 Nov 2005 89,715 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low at edges

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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R291 NJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R291 NJW, 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 R291 NJW registered?

R291 NJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R291 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 NJW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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