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R62 OVJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 OVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,711 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,710 miles

Emissions not tested oil below min, and smokes (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on min mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on min mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,608 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension arm rubbers perished

osr lamp unit damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,608 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension arm rubbers perished

osr lamp unit damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,651 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear light lens been repaired with tape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover damaged

offside rear light lens been repaired with tape

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover damaged

offside rear light lens been repaired with tape

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover damage

offside rear lens been tape up

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,806 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cover damage

offside rear lens been tape up

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lens crack no white light

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,145 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight dragging to offside front brake

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,119 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,636 miles

damage to offside front indicator lens

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,912 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight binding to o/s/f brake

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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R62 OVJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R62 OVJ, 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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R62 OVJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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