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R118 TGM

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,959 mi
Last recorded144,959 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 144,959 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 144,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 135,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 135,692 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 117,841 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 117,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 109,674 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 TGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGM, 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 TGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R118 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 TGM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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