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R179 PWR

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,928 mi
Last recorded207,928 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 PWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 207,928 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 198,852 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2015 193,652 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 27 Nov 2015 193,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Oct 2014 181,654 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 181,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 179,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sides front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

knock heard at osf but no play found

Fail 9 Jan 2014 179,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sides front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

knock heard at osf but no play found

Pass 19 Nov 2012 165,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 155,275 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 155,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 144,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 134,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 134,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 123,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 123,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 98,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,236 miles

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

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

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 PWR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PWR, 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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R179 PWR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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