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R172 VWN

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,285 mi
Last recorded212,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 VWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 212,285 miles

NSF brake hose slightly perished

OSF lower front balljoint has slight lift

Pass 14 Jun 2016 205,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 198,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 191,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 191,761 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 184,179 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 184,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 176,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 176,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 165,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 154,492 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 25 Jul 2009 146,799 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 138,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 124,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 115,293 miles

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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R172 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R172 VWN, 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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R172 VWN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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