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R194 SBV

1998 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,653 mi
Last recorded205,653 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2013 205,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 201,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 195,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 181,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 164,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 152,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 142,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 133,066 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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R194 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R194 SBV, 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 R194 SBV registered?

R194 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R194 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 SBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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