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R798 UJM

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,427 mi
Last recorded147,427 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 UJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 147,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 142,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 142,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 136,208 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front and rear discs pitted on edges

Front discs in poor condition

Offside outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front and rear discs pitted on edges

Front discs in poor condition

Offside outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 28 Apr 2009 130,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 130,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2008 125,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 125,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 120,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 120,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 113,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 113,689 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs are corroded, small cut on n/s front tyre outersidewall

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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R798 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R798 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 R798 UJM registered?

R798 UJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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