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R642 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,228 mi
Last recorded70,228 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 66,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,292 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Dust Cover Dammage

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,568 miles

NSR shock absorber dust cover torn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR shock absorber dust cover torn

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR shock absorber dust cover torn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR shock absorber dust cover torn

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,644 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks outer wall

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracks outer wall

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracks outer wall

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracks outer wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 57,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,328 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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R642 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R642 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.

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R642 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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