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R661 JMV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,102 mi
Last recorded167,102 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 JMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

some minor corrosion to rear suspension components.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 167,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

some minor corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,377 miles

Headlamp adjuster set to no1

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

Oil leak front and rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 162,247 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp adjuster set to no1

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

Oil leak front and rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 158,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust has minor leaks and deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 158,069 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust has minor leaks and deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 151,032 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 145,176 miles

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

inner faces of both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 134,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 134,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 128,798 miles

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

Front and rear tyres different size.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 128,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front and rear tyres different size.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 121,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 109,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,058 miles

front brake discs worn

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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R661 JMV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R661 JMV, 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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R661 JMV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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