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R118 JNS

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 JNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,995 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,392 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,975 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,453 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,450 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

offside rear door does not always open

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,209 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,209 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,929 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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R118 JNS is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R118 JNS, 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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R118 JNS is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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