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R120 ENH

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,250 mi
Last recorded149,250 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ENH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,250 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension ball joint has dust cover missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 148,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,555 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,190 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside washer just reaching screen

Fail 25 Jan 2016 140,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside washer just reaching screen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,002 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 134,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,936 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 126,929 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f track control arm joint has slight movememnt

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 117,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 96,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,710 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,168 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,761 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses starting to bulge & split

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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R120 ENH is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R120 ENH, 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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R120 ENH is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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