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A4 RYX

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,383 mi
Last recorded167,383 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 167,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 155,645 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 155,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 147,009 miles

centre exhaust box baffle loose.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 147,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre exhaust box baffle loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 129,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 129,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 95,544 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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A4 RYX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 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 A4 RYX, 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 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 RYX registered?

A4 RYX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is A4 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 RYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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