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R168 HAX

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 HAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,559 miles

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

both front flexi exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,861 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,384 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 60,964 miles

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

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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R168 HAX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R168 HAX, 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 R168 HAX registered?

R168 HAX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R168 HAX safe to buy?

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