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R113 LFH

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

304,376 mi
Last recorded304,376 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 LFH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 304,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 301,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 298,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 295,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 292,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 290,125 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 290,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 288,385 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor damage (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 284,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 284,282 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 280,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 275,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 271,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 267,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 263,601 miles

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

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

engine top cover insecure

front to rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

n/s door mirror housing loose

Fail 29 Oct 2013 263,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine top cover insecure

front to rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

n/s door mirror housing loose

Pass 11 Jun 2012 246,754 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

airbag warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

both sides front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2012 246,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

airbag warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

both sides front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2011 230,712 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag warning light is on

rear registration plate is delaminating

Fail 6 Jun 2011 230,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag warning light is on

rear registration plate is delaminating

Pass 31 May 2010 214,319 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

under tray fitted

vehicle heavily covered in mud underneath

Pass 15 Jun 2009 199,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 178,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 154,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 134,321 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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R113 LFH is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R113 LFH, 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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R113 LFH is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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