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R195 GNV

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,859 mi
Last recorded190,859 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 190,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 184,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 173,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 173,470 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 168,908 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corr ded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 168,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs pitted and corr ded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 161,614 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 161,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 152,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 152,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 137,828 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 137,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 123,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 109,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,401 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R195 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R195 GNV, 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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R195 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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