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R796 JUM

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,071 mi
Last recorded138,071 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 JUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,071 miles

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

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

noise from engine

noise from engine

oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2014 127,590 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on limits

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,514 miles

NSR shocker has slight play

OSF top balljoint has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,402 miles

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

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components

Pass 4 Jan 2007 90,194 miles

under tray fitted at front

Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,980 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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R796 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R796 JUM, 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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R796 JUM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R796 JUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 JUM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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