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R145 VWN

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,682 miles

PIN HOLE OSF CV BOOT---PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-29/2/12

205/55/16 X 4

FRONT BRAKES ON MAX PASS LIMIT IMBALANCE--FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED!!!!

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

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,986 miles

205/55/16 X 4

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-28/2/11

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 112,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 112,130 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

205/55/16 X4

T/BELT & SERVICE ? CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 105,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55/16 X4

CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REGARDING T/BELT REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Sep 2007 98,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,411 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)

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 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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