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R133 MMR

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

213,649 mi
Last recorded213,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 MMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 213,649 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 198,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 198,473 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 187,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 187,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 182,787 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 182,778 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 158,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 149,303 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 145,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 141,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 137,286 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 137,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 126,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 119,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R133 MMR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R133 MMR, 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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R133 MMR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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