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R169 ONW

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 ONW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 141,160 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 22 Feb 2011 141,160 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 133,874 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 119,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2007 113,603 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2007 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R169 ONW is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R169 ONW, 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 R169 ONW registered?

R169 ONW is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R169 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 ONW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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