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R471 JPE

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,123 mi
Last recorded151,123 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 JPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 151,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 149,980 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to off side front inner tyre wall.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 149,980 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to off side front inner tyre wall.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 147,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 145,899 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 142,158 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 139,330 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 139,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate craked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 135,713 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 13 Jan 2006 130,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 130,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R471 JPE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R471 JPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R471 JPE registered?

R471 JPE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R471 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 JPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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