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R162 ORX

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,581 mi
Last recorded179,581 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 179,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 179,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 170,810 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 170,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,784 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 162,750 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 155,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 155,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 155,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 155,019 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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R162 ORX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R162 ORX, 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 R162 ORX registered?

R162 ORX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R162 ORX safe to buy?

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