MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
air bag lamp on
engine covers fitted
wheel nut covers fitted
both rear shockers bump stops split
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear shockers bumpstop gaiters split
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R178 SLD, 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 R178 SLD registered?
R178 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R178 SLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 SLD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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