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R877 JPH

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,251 mi
Last recorded127,251 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 JPH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 127,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 127,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 195,102 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 195,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2008 187,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosionb on battery tray

Near side wing mirror damaged

Rear suspension soft

Fail 20 Aug 2008 187,840 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion by battery tray

Near side mirror damaged

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

Rear suspension soft

Pass 15 Aug 2007 174,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 174,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 161,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 161,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 150,785 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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R877 JPH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R877 JPH, 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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R877 JPH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R877 JPH safe to buy?

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