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R170 NWO

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 NWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,344 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs rusty condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,998 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,113 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 941,133 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,371 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R170 NWO is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R170 NWO, 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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R170 NWO is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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