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R190 GAA

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,917 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 123,917 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s door panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 84,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 56,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,369 miles

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

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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R190 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R190 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.

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What year was R190 GAA registered?

R190 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R190 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 GAA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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