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R122 HGP

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 129,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 129,408 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,808 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,808 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,955 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 111,955 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,024 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2008 103,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2007 95,428 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 95,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 86,102 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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R122 HGP is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R122 HGP, 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 R122 HGP registered?

R122 HGP is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R122 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 HGP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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