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R121 FJV

1998 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 147,008 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 144,504 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 144,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,955 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded, centre brake pipes slightly corroded, slight cut in n/s front cv boot, slight mist of oil from o/s rear shock absorber and slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,059 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge + close to limit, slight mist of oil from o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,723 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,603 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight cracks in o/s + n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,559 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight cracks in o/s + n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,060 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing + slight movement in o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 121,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,946 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 116,898 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,690 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 19 Aug 2008 107,685 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,247 miles

rear shock absorber boots torn

Fail 16 Aug 2007 103,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shock absorber boots torn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,094 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 97,094 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 89,328 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

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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R121 FJV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R121 FJV, 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 R121 FJV registered?

R121 FJV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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