MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
bulbs in high level brake light not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
bulbs in high level brake light not working
engine oil leak
slight play in rear hubs
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
both front ind turning white
front discs poor condition and worn close to limit
play starting top/column
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front ind turning white
front discs poor condition and worn close to limit
play starting top/column
rear pads worn unable to view fully
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 XAR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 R198 XAR, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R198 XAR registered?
R198 XAR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R198 XAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 XAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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