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R182 OTF

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 OTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 48,610 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 30,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,358 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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R182 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R182 OTF, 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 R182 OTF registered?

R182 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R182 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 OTF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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