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R884 AJA

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,018 mi
Last recorded170,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 AJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 170,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 170,018 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 161,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 155,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 154,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 141,683 miles

Ns+osf tyres,slight wear on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2007 141,683 miles

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

Ns+osf tyres ,slight wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 130,174 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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R884 AJA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc 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 R884 AJA, 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 R884 AJA registered?

R884 AJA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R884 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 AJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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