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R352 TJU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,248 mi
Last recorded180,248 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 180,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 174,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 169,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 162,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 162,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 154,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 154,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,514 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 140,383 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 123,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R352 TJU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R352 TJU, 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 R352 TJU registered?

R352 TJU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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