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R899 NJM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

152,834 mi
Last recorded152,834 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 NJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 152,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 150,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,273 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 148,067 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 148,067 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,876 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,002 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 146,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,535 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 142,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriorated slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2016 137,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 137,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 133,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 133,581 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,879 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall deterioated

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Sep 2013 127,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 125,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,034 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,174 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,209 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 116,158 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricte,

Fail 1 Sep 2009 116,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricte,

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 108,882 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 10 Sep 2007 108,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 103,653 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 103,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R899 NJM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R899 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 R899 NJM registered?

R899 NJM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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