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R145 SLD

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,522 mi
Last recorded247,522 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 247,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 244,426 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Oct 2020 244,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2019 238,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 238,793 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 225,752 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 225,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1st arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2nd arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1st arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 212,826 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on coil springs

unable to see all pads

Pass 6 Oct 2016 192,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 175,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 166,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 158,973 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 147,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front bumper insecure at wing edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 122,216 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 116,250 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 109,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLD, 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 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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