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R157 XKP

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 XKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Air bag lamp illuminated on dash

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake discs corroded

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,847 miles

Air Bag light illuminated

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

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

Front and rear reg plates deteriorating

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small stone chips through out windscreen

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 85,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air Bag light illuminated

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

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

Front and rear reg plates deteriorating

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small stone chips through out windscreen

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,579 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

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

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

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

Front down pipe gauze loose

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag light illuminated

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

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

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

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

Front down pipe gauze loose

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,406 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 XKP is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R157 XKP, 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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R157 XKP is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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