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R481 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,329 mi
Last recorded173,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 173,329 miles

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

osr section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 173,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

osr section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 168,527 miles

accident damage to ns doors

front & rear no plates slightly deterioated

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe os

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel hose(at fuel filter) deterioated but not leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 158,926 miles

Engine leaking oil .

Slight lift in both front lower swivels .

Pass 4 Aug 2010 155,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 155,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,899 miles

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn down to minimum limit 1.6mm

Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs corroded

o/s/f indicator cover missing

rear tyres worn down to minimum limit 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jul 2008 146,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 137,245 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 128,519 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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R481 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 75%.

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 R481 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 R481 UJM registered?

R481 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R481 UJM safe to buy?

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