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R152 SSP

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

260,824 mi
Last recorded260,824 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 SSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 260,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 260,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 249,064 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 249,050 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 236,370 miles

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

front and rear brake disc;s badly coroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 236,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake disc;s badly coroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2009 233,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 216,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 216,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2007 206,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2007 206,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 198,648 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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R152 SSP is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R152 SSP, 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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R152 SSP is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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