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R184 DCL

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

230,214 mi
Last recorded230,214 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 230,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 226,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 222,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 218,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 214,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 214,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union on to caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 212,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 208,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside slight wear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light dim (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlight slight loose

slight wear both front tyres on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2019 208,671 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside slight wear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light dim (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlight slight loose

slight wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2018 204,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 200,691 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 200,691 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 199,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 197,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 195,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 192,593 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 187,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 181,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 175,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 167,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 161,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 144,742 miles

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

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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R184 DCL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R184 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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R184 DCL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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