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R414 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 81,882 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 81,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 169,144 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 169,144 miles

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

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 147,728 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R414 UJM 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 71.4%.

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 R414 UJM, 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 R414 UJM registered?

R414 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R414 UJM safe to buy?

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