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R114 OJM

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,638 mi
Last recorded193,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 OJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 193,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 193,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 191,900 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 187,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 187,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 179,650 miles

ABS warning lamp did not illuminate, but ABS system was in good working order after I did an emergency stop on the road.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 179,650 miles

ABS warning lamp did not illuminate, but ABS system was in good working order after I did an emergency stop on the road.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 179,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Airbag warning lamp on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front ABS sensor/wheel speed sensor wire CUT OFF.

Pass 8 May 2010 166,403 miles

air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

front number plate slightly damaged

hub cap fitted at the time of the test

Pass 13 May 2009 158,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 158,844 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 151,449 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 151,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 145,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 138,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 138,126 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

poss engine going or gone

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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R114 OJM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R114 OJM, 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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R114 OJM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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