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R101 XAM

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,999 mi
Last recorded114,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 111,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.9mm (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,764 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and perished, 5mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,310 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and stepped, 5mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 108,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag warning lamp illuminated. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall perished and cracked deep enough to reach cords. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,736 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 85,437 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,494 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 69,286 miles

both rear discs pitted on both faces, front discs pitted on inner faces

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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R101 XAM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R101 XAM, 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 R101 XAM registered?

R101 XAM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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