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R191 OTF

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,097 mi
Last recorded137,097 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 OTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,097 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 137,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Split open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 133,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,102 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,533 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,982 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,843 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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R191 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R191 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

R191 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R191 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 OTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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