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R168 WWP

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 WWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 114,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cam cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cam cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,322 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 105,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 105,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 97,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,652 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 95,652 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 93,121 miles

Offside 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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R168 WWP is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R168 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

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

Is R168 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 WWP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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