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R491 JDA

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,587 mi
Last recorded160,587 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 JDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2012 160,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 157,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 154,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 150,802 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT.

Pass 29 May 2008 147,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 144,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 136,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 127,055 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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R491 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R491 JDA, 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 R491 JDA registered?

R491 JDA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R491 JDA safe to buy?

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