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R179 VLW

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 136,878 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 136,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,016 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Oct 2008 119,016 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2007 110,575 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 110,575 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear arm bushes bond deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,521 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VLW is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 R179 VLW, 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 R179 VLW registered?

R179 VLW is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R179 VLW safe to buy?

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