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R425 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,301 miles

brake discs worn

engine mounting worn

front indicators fading

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs worn

engine mounting worn

front indicators fading

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,755 miles

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,912 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low and perishing.

slight lift in n/s/f front-most lower swivel.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,834 miles

Creak on O/S front suspension, no cause found.

Nail in N/S rear tyre, also worn very close to minimum legal limit.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 42,834 miles

Creak on O/S front suspension, no cause found.

Nail in N/S rear tyre, also worn very close to minimum legal limit.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 38,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 38,052 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R425 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R425 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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R425 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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