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R118 PHC

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,508 mi
Last recorded166,508 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 PHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 166,508 miles

AUX belt idler rough in operation

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service 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)

Slight smoke detected at rear exhaust during emissions test

Fail 7 May 2015 166,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

AUX belt idler rough in operation

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Slight smoke detected at rear exhaust during emissions test

Pass 28 May 2014 159,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 159,554 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 153,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 153,290 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 144,736 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 144,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 137,533 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2011 137,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 131,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 131,133 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 124,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 11 May 2009 124,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 May 2008 118,594 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 118,483 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 112,788 miles

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

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2006 104,997 miles

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

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

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 PHC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PHC, 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 PHC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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