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R136 RGM

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 132,162 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

center stop light disconected

o/s/f indicator faded

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 131,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 106,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 82,521 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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R136 RGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R136 RGM, 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 R136 RGM registered?

R136 RGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R136 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 RGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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