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R187 PWR

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,069 mi
Last recorded193,069 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 PWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 193,069 miles

brake pipes slight rust

lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

rear discs corroded

slight weep n/s/r shock

Pass 14 Dec 2015 187,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 187,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 183,375 miles

front tyrss wearing on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2013 178,560 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 178,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 174,288 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 17 Dec 2012 174,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 168,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 168,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 163,469 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 163,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 157,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 153,512 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,061 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 131,711 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 131,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PWR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWR, 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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R187 PWR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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