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R896 NJM

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,380 mi
Last recorded104,380 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 NJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,380 miles

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

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust section is in poor condition and starting to crack (will need attention soon)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 104,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust section is in poor condition and starting to crack (will need attention soon)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,798 miles

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

corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

ns front outer cv boot perished

os front outer cv boot perished

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,035 miles

corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

ns front outer cv boot slightly perished

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,504 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

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

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

ns rear tyre worn low and wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,048 miles

rear number plate deteriorating †both front tyres worn low

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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R896 NJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R896 NJM, 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 R896 NJM registered?

R896 NJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R896 NJM safe to buy?

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