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R616 YJN

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 YJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,964 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 125,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,271 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 125,271 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,927 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 116,077 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 104,871 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 104,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air conditioning pump

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

handbrake travel

nearside front roadwheel buckled

offside rear tyre tread low

windscreen damage

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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R616 YJN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R616 YJN, 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 R616 YJN registered?

R616 YJN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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