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R117 TMO

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,086 mi
Last recorded182,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 TMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 182,086 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 170,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 161,755 miles

Nearside front indicator lens broken

Fail 18 Jan 2011 160,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 160,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 155,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 149,099 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition advise replacement in approx 3000 miles

Pass 27 Jan 2007 138,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 138,832 miles

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

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

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

Both off side tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake discs look poor advise replacement with next set of brake pads (next service)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 130,241 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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R117 TMO is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R117 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R117 TMO registered?

R117 TMO is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R117 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 TMO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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