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R157 JMA

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,132 mi
Last recorded121,132 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 JMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 121,132 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 109,672 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,894 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,806 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 88,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 80,342 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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R157 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R157 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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What year was R157 JMA registered?

R157 JMA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R157 JMA safe to buy?

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