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R157 LDG

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 LDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 128,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 128,115 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2010 128,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 119,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 119,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,330 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 89,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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R157 LDG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LDG, 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 LDG registered?

R157 LDG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R157 LDG safe to buy?

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