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R944 JFE

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

279,016 mi
Last recorded279,016 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 279,016 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Also leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also center exhaust clamp broken and exhaust box outer skin deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Metal fuel filter rusted

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door hinge pins worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake effort too low

Pass 21 Aug 2018 271,866 miles

Center exhaust pipe clamps broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center exhaust box outer skin rusted and deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2018 271,858 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake hose may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

center exhaust pipe clamps rusted and broken

Fail 9 Aug 2018 271,624 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 264,557 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 257,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 249,337 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

Offside Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 244,653 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 240,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2012 236,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 233,899 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 229,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 220,305 miles

rear brake disc's corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2008 207,623 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 207,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 194,870 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked not affecting image

Fail 9 Aug 2007 194,795 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked (image ok)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 112,490 miles

front discs corroded

o/s headlamp and indicater lens craked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Aug 2006 112,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded

o/s headlamp and indicater lens craked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,533 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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R944 JFE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R944 JFE, 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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R944 JFE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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