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R183 POD

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 POD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 106,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 106,432 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 96,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,327 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 88,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 77,250 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R183 POD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R183 POD, 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 R183 POD registered?

R183 POD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R183 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 POD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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