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R940 VJA

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,978 mi
Last recorded172,978 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 172,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 172,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 168,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 166,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 161,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 158,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 158,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 155,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 153,808 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 153,808 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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R940 VJA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R940 VJA, 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 R940 VJA registered?

R940 VJA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R940 VJA safe to buy?

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