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R69 YJW

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,959 mi
Last recorded194,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 YJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 194,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 194,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 189,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 186,969 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 186,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 182,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 178,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 175,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 171,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 167,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 163,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 156,368 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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R69 YJW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R69 YJW, 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 R69 YJW registered?

R69 YJW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R69 YJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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