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R166 PGM

1998 Audi A4

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,845 mi
Last recorded163,845 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 PGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 163,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 160,363 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 160,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 155,566 miles

Both front discs corroded

Both rear discs corroded

Drivers air bag light on

Fail 24 Sep 2007 155,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front discs corroded

Both rear discs corroded

Drivers air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2006 148,631 miles

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

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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R166 PGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R166 PGM, 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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R166 PGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R166 PGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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