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R104 ULN

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,682 mi
Last recorded159,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 ULN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 159,682 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 159,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2012 155,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 155,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 144,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 137,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 130,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 129,208 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 120,758 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 120,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 114,554 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 114,439 miles

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

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

exhaust cat-rattling

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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R104 ULN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R104 ULN, 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 R104 ULN registered?

R104 ULN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R104 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 ULN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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