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R184 XOV

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,809 mi
Last recorded187,809 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 XOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 187,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shock absorber bump-stop is deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 184,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 176,298 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 176,298 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 168,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 161,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 153,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 142,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 121,264 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 119,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 147,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 147,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XOV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOV, 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 R184 XOV registered?

R184 XOV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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