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R312 JDA

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 JDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 129,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 121,761 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 121,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,337 miles

advise front No plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2008 107,832 miles

(2.1.4)slight noise and vibration present through the steering column when rocked side to side indicative of slight wear taking place in the joints

(4.2.1a)the nearside front inner wheel rim has slight distortion present

(8.2.2)the offside wiper blade is noisy in operation and may soon require renewal

(8.3.1d)damage contained within the swept area less than 040mm

Fail 30 Apr 2008 107,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

(2.1.4)slight noise and vibration present through the steering column when rocked side to side indicative of slight wear taking place in the joints

(4.2.1a)the nearside front inner wheel rim has slight distortion present

(8.2.2)the offside wiper blade is noisy in operation and may soon require renewal

(8.3.1d)damage contained within the swept area less than 040mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,161 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 104,122 miles

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

Both front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.The nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Minor damage to the front number plate

Minor stone chip damage through the swept area of the screen

Pass 2 May 2006 100,253 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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R312 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R312 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 R312 JDA registered?

R312 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R312 JDA safe to buy?

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