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R441 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 132,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 132,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,254 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 124,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 124,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 116,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 116,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 116,620 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 108,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 104,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R441 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R441 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 R441 UJM registered?

R441 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R441 UJM safe to buy?

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