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R486 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,349 mi
Last recorded155,349 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 155,349 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs corroded, osf cv boot damaged slightly, osf wheel slight vibration on rotation, ns track rod cover damaged slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 152,007 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 18 Oct 2012 151,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f track rod end dust cover poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2011 149,448 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Brake Discs Lipped And Pitted On Faces

Fail 19 Oct 2011 149,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Brake Discs Lipped And Pitted On Faces

Pass 25 Aug 2010 147,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 147,783 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 144,192 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 144,190 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 144,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 142,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 142,718 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine burning oil

oil leak

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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R486 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R486 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 R486 UJM registered?

R486 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R486 UJM safe to buy?

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