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R183 DCL

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

280,850 mi
Last recorded280,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 280,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 280,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 262,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 262,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 247,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 233,923 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 223,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 220,246 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 220,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 209,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 209,617 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 197,457 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 197,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 187,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 187,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 169,697 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 169,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 155,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 140,930 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 140,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R183 DCL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R183 DCL, 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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R183 DCL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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