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R327 JNA

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,361 mi
Last recorded180,361 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 JNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 180,361 miles

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

FRONT DISCS (slightly pitted)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE (starting to deteriorate)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE(coming close to limit)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 180,359 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT DISCS (slightly pitted)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE (starting to deteriorate)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 165,339 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2009 154,824 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 146,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 110,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R327 JNA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R327 JNA, 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 R327 JNA registered?

R327 JNA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R327 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 JNA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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