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R108 TLD

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 TLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,440 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 100,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,204 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 74,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,066 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 60,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,016 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 56,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,335 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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R108 TLD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R108 TLD, 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 R108 TLD registered?

R108 TLD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R108 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 TLD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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