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R517 JUM

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

283,430 mi
Last recorded283,430 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 JUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 283,430 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 262,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 252,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 245,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 245,662 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 238,508 miles

Small crack in front number plate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 234,808 miles

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

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

slight cut on nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 225,188 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 216,338 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 216,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 208,712 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 208,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 184,250 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 184,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 170,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 146,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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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R517 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R517 JUM, 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 R517 JUM registered?

R517 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R517 JUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 JUM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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