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R122 TGM

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,688 mi
Last recorded140,688 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,688 miles

Power steering fluid/oil around engine bay. No evidence of leak.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 140,687 miles

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

Power steering fluid/oil around engine bay. No evidence of leak.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 138,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 134,753 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 130,680 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 127,160 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 121,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 107,237 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 107,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,863 miles

Nearside 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)

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 TGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGM, 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 TGM registered?

R122 TGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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