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R647 VJO

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 98,389 miles

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

clonk at front when braking

Fail 20 May 2008 98,308 miles

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

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

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

clonking at front when braking going forwood but not in reverse

Pass 21 May 2007 88,688 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 79,041 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1,6mm

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

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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R647 VJO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R647 VJO, 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 R647 VJO registered?

R647 VJO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R647 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 VJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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