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R111 RWM

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,876 mi
Last recorded145,876 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 145,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear seat back slightly insecure

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perrished

some movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

some movement in nearside track rod end

Fail 2 Oct 2012 145,876 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

main beam tell tail not working

nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside rear seat back slightly insecure

nearside wiper blade torn

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre has a screw in it and is deflated

rear wiper blade torn

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Oct 2011 131,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 129,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine running bit lumpy from cold start

nearside mirror slight play

oil leak-investigate

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside mirror slight play

oil leak-investigate

Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 124,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 123,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both near side front lower ball joint rubber boots split

o/s/f tyre has a puncher

Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 111,922 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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R111 RWM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R111 RWM, 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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R111 RWM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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