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R791 JAD

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,185 mi
Last recorded207,185 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 JAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 207,185 miles

damage to nearside front wing no sharp edges

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from nearside rear shock

wheel trims fitted on offside

Fail 20 Apr 2011 207,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front wing no sharp edges

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from nearside rear shock

slight play in offside and nearside upper arm inner bushes

wheel trims fitted on offside

Pass 10 Apr 2010 196,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 181,533 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

O/S/R coil spring rubbing on inner wheel arch liner

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Apr 2009 181,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

O/S/R coil spring rubbing on inner wheel arch liner

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 173,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 161,421 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 161,421 miles

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

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

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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R791 JAD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R791 JAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R791 JAD registered?

R791 JAD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R791 JAD safe to buy?

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