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R412 SJH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 SJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 166,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 164,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 156,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 153,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 149,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 143,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 134,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,232 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,896 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 107,365 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 107,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 101,197 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 89,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 83,247 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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R412 SJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R412 SJH, 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 R412 SJH registered?

R412 SJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R412 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 SJH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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