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R191 GAA

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,363 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 142,361 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 130,001 miles

advise nearside indicator lens

Fail 2 Jun 2011 129,994 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise nearside indicator lens

Pass 3 Feb 2010 121,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 121,459 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 111,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 100,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 100,961 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 81,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R191 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R191 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 R191 GAA registered?

R191 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R191 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 GAA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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