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R179 HGX

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers noisy, require attn

Pass 28 Apr 2008 89,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 87,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,748 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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R179 HGX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R179 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R179 HGX registered?

R179 HGX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R179 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 HGX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R179 HGX have outstanding finance?

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