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R459 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,594 mi
Last recorded189,594 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 189,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 187,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers lower bushes in poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 187,805 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Severe delamination of reflective backing. (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers lower bushes in poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 186,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 184,619 miles

ENGINE IS RATTLING

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 184,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE IS RATTLING

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 182,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 182,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 181,179 miles

front discs coroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 181,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs coroded

rear discs badly coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 179,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded (lightly)

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 28 Mar 2013 177,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded (lightly)

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 29 Mar 2012 174,664 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Oil leak

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 29 Mar 2012 174,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

brake fluid discoloured

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 170,978 miles

offside rear brake disc building corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 170,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear brake disc building corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 167,500 miles

both front indicators faded , advise replacement bulbs.....

exhaust clamps corroded.....

spots on both front brake disc inner faces...

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Fail 30 Mar 2010 167,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front indicators faded , advise replacement bulbs.....

exhaust clamps corroded.....

o/s/r tyre tread on limit....

spots on both front brake disc inner faces...

wet test....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Pass 26 Mar 2009 163,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 156,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 150,779 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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R459 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R459 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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R459 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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