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R591 JDD

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 JDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,893 miles

Near side front brake hose slighlty misaligned.

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 72,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised chip in front screen †

offside front track rod ened dust cover split.

offside headlamp lene cracked and water ingressed

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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R591 JDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R591 JDD, 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 R591 JDD registered?

R591 JDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R591 JDD safe to buy?

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