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R186 EGN

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,779 mi
Last recorded122,779 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 EGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 122,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 119,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 111,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,579 miles

bulb fail light on

Fail 27 Nov 2021 107,490 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bulb fail light on

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,481 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 96,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,389 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 85,253 miles

rear exhust mount corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,796 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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R186 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R186 EGN, 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 R186 EGN registered?

R186 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R186 EGN safe to buy?

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