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R114 VYD

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,807 mi
Last recorded225,807 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 VYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 225,807 miles

Auxillary drive belt is worn

Off side front tyre has a low tread

Fail 25 Aug 2016 225,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Auxillary drive belt is worn

Near side rear brake has a slight bind

Off side front tyre has a low tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 221,265 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Sep 2014 213,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tyre`s sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2013 206,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 206,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off side rear slight brake bind

Fail 6 Sep 2012 197,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 197,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 187,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 177,046 miles

Rear brake discs badly rusted & pitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 177,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake discs badly rusted & pitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 168,953 miles

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

slight wear noted in end of offside track rod end..all top suspension arms..bushes are starting to detach...slight wear in nearside of steering rack,,

Fail 9 Jun 2009 168,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight wear noted in end of offside track rod end..all top suspension arms..bushes are starting to detach...slight wear in nearside of steering rack,,

Pass 5 Jun 2008 155,552 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 132,397 miles

Offside front lower forward most suspension joint has wear/play, advise replace soon....emissions test result was near upper limits....

Pass 10 May 2006 117,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate

Pass 10 May 2005 108,749 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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R114 VYD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R114 VYD, 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 VYD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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