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R140 FJV

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,216 mi
Last recorded48,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 39,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 38,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,501 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 36,501 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,937 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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R140 FJV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R140 FJV, 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 R140 FJV registered?

R140 FJV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R140 FJV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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