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R197 GAA

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

foot brake efficiency poor

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 152,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

foot brake efficiency poor

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f indicator bulb pale

Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,511 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,240 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cut, perished and wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Aug 2019 151,240 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cut, perished and wearing unevenly

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,851 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 150,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 149,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear outer disc face corrosion

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 148,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 147,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 145,345 miles

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2013 142,016 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 134,603 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2012 134,599 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,781 miles

paint damage to n/s/f bumper

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/f sidelight came on when tapped

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 125,123 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,012 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT (1 X SEG INOP)

HANDBRAKE SLEEVE WORN

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 114,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 108,444 miles

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

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

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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R197 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R197 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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R197 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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