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R178 SLD

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,476 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,446 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,594 miles

both rear shockers bump stops split

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,594 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear shockers bumpstop gaiters split

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,445 miles

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.

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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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?

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