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R144 CMY

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,137 mi
Last recorded185,137 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 CMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 185,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 185,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 176,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 170,222 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 170,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 166,769 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 166,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 162,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 150,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 145,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

steering wheel is slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 141,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 138,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 135,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 135,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 129,482 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 129,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 122,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 122,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Bulk head panel is water filled

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 115,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 115,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads 65% worn

slight distorsion to off side rear tyre tread

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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R144 CMY is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 R144 CMY, 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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R144 CMY is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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