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R674 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,987 mi
Last recorded195,987 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 195,987 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Feb 2018 195,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2017 187,766 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 187,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 179,172 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,342 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 168,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 159,536 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 159,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 149,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 139,418 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 139,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 133,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 122,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 117,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 111,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 11,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R674 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R674 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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What year was R674 UJM registered?

R674 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R674 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 UJM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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