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R199 DGV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 DGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,596 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread inner/outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low on tread inner/outer edges

oil leak

temp warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 146,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,087 miles

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

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2013 130,049 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 129,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,690 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to wear bars

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 16 Jan 2010 119,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 101,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 91,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 91,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R199 DGV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R199 DGV, 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 R199 DGV registered?

R199 DGV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R199 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 DGV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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