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R170 NRW

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,445 mi
Last recorded159,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 NRW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 159,445 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 158,837 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 157,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 157,078 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 152,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 148,354 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 143,544 miles

Wiper blades smear slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 135,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 126,157 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 126,157 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 7 May 2009 120,621 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 120,621 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 112,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 112,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 106,270 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,136 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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R170 NRW is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R170 NRW, 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 R170 NRW registered?

R170 NRW is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R170 NRW safe to buy?

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