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R35 JPE

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 JPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 129,839 miles

Temporary repair to offside rear tie bar ball joint dust cover.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 129,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary repair to offside rear tie bar ball joint dust cover.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,984 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,668 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 62,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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R35 JPE is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R35 JPE, 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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R35 JPE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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