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R187 HCG

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,276 mi
Last recorded161,276 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2010 161,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 159,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 156,410 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 151,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 142,305 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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R187 HCG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R187 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R187 HCG?

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What year was R187 HCG registered?

R187 HCG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R187 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 HCG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R187 HCG have outstanding finance?

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