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R122 COU

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,036 mi
Last recorded153,036 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 153,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 152,990 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 147,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 139,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 131,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 131,592 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R122 COU is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R122 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R122 COU registered?

R122 COU is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R122 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 COU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R122 COU have outstanding finance?

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