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R639 YBJ

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,860 miles

suspect SRS fault

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,925 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,459 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,288 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,719 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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R639 YBJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R639 YBJ, 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 R639 YBJ registered?

R639 YBJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R639 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 YBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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