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R522 JMR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,423 mi
Last recorded86,423 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 JMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,423 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 19,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,328 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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R522 JMR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R522 JMR, 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

How do I check the history of R522 JMR?

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What year was R522 JMR registered?

R522 JMR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R522 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 JMR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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