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R181 PJM

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,800 mi
Last recorded40,800 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 PJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,317 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 32,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,795 miles

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,378 miles

Nearside rear light lens cracked (no white light showing)

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 PJM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJM, 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

How do I check the history of R181 PJM?

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What year was R181 PJM registered?

R181 PJM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R181 PJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 PJM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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