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R154 JMA

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 JMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 142,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 142,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 140,920 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 140,920 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 134,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,427 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 131,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,304 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in various places within the swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 118,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak various leaks at joints on new sections of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various leaks from joints on new exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in various places within the swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded.

middle exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,061 miles

fuel tank support mounting corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 110,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

engine oil leak -leaking on exhaust

fuel tank support mounting corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 101,920 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,233 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded - still servicable

Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 85,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,031 miles

near side section of front bumper misaligned

Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side section of front bumper misaligned

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2008 78,595 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,393 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

off side rear door lower bump strip insecure

slight oil leak rear differential area

slight surface corrosion around edge of front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2005 67,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

RUST ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE

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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R154 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R154 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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R154 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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