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R181 GNV

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,993 mi
Last recorded37,993 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,993 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,296 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,296 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,522 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,425 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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R181 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R181 GNV, 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 R181 GNV registered?

R181 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R181 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 GNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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