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R191 SLD

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,627 mi
Last recorded194,627 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 194,627 miles

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 22 Nov 2011 185,930 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 178,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 169,725 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 162,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 162,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 153,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 144,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 128,886 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 128,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 128,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SLD, 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 SLD registered?

R191 SLD is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R191 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 SLD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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