CarVerify

Free Car Check

R982 MJH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,071 mi
Last recorded152,071 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 152,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately incorrect fitment of locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately incorrect fitment of locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 152,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately incorrect fitment of locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately incorrect fitment of locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 151,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 145,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 145,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 141,930 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 141,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 139,637 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 139,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 136,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 136,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,109 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 132,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 128,790 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 128,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 123,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 114,784 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R982 MJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R982 MJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R982 MJH?

You can check the full history of R982 MJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R982 MJH registered?

R982 MJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R982 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 MJH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R982 MJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R982 MJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.