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R565 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,305 mi
Last recorded159,305 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 159,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 159,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 150,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 150,850 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 143,026 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 143,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 134,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 125,300 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front anti roll bar links slightly weak

front cv boots perrished

n/s/ fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre on limits

rear axle bushes begining to perrish

Pass 25 Jul 2005 125,300 miles

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

front anti roll bar links slightly weak

front cv boots perrished

n/s/ fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre on limits

rear axle bushes begining to perrish

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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R565 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R565 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 R565 UJM registered?

R565 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R565 UJM safe to buy?

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