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R640 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

near side rear inner brake pad wearing low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Aug 2012 105,348 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

near side rear inner brake pad wearing low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,100 miles

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,096 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,744 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,648 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,643 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,343 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 87,343 miles

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

both front cv gaiters starting to perish

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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R640 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R640 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R640 UJM registered?

R640 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R640 UJM safe to buy?

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