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R914 JTY

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 JTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,239 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,422 miles

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

drivers door trim semi insecure

front engine tray insecure underside

Fail 15 Aug 2012 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers door trim semi insecure

front engine tray insecure underside

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,673 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Mar 2010 109,351 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,805 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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R914 JTY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R914 JTY, 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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R914 JTY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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