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R120 SWN

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,173 mi
Last recorded176,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 176,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 170,138 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 170,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 154,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 139,117 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 139,117 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 123,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 213,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 213,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 208,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 200,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 193,630 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 193,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

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 SWN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R120 SWN, 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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What year was R120 SWN registered?

R120 SWN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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