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R145 JMA

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,706 mi
Last recorded183,706 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 JMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 183,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 178,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 175,807 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 175,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 165,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 162,861 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 162,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 150,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 150,295 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 139,926 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 128,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 128,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,008 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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R145 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R145 JMA, 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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R145 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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