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R189 GAA

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,456 mi
Last recorded163,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2011 163,456 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 158,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 150,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 144,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 135,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 127,050 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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R189 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R189 GAA, 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

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What year was R189 GAA registered?

R189 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R189 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 GAA shows 6 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 R189 GAA have outstanding finance?

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