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R409 YJN

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 YJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 121,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 116,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 109,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 103,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 96,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 96,732 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 81,831 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Centre Front Lower Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,641 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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R409 YJN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R409 YJN, 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 R409 YJN registered?

R409 YJN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R409 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 YJN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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