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R151 VWN

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,047 mi
Last recorded170,047 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 VWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 170,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine has oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2013 170,047 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine has oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 164,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2012 164,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 159,628 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 153,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 145,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2008 135,075 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 120,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 106,643 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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R151 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R151 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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What year was R151 VWN registered?

R151 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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