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R852 SJF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,843 mi
Last recorded202,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 SJF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 202,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 192,201 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 178,598 miles

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

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads low

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2011 178,594 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads low

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2010 167,135 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 167,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 135,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 144,489 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 135,842 miles

Nearside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 135,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 121,127 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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R852 SJF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R852 SJF, 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 R852 SJF registered?

R852 SJF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R852 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 SJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R852 SJF have outstanding finance?

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